Why are manholes round?

Manholes are round so that their covers cannot be dropped through the manhole itself.

Squares, rectangles, ovals, and other shapes could be so positioned that they would slip into the manhole.

The circular manhole cover rests on a lip that is smaller than the cover.

Thus, the size and shape keep the manhole cover from falling into the hole.

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