Re: Why are ManHole Covers Round?

On Jan 30, 10:14 pm, rich burge <r3...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
On Jan 30, 2:11 pm, gcook...@xxxxxxx wrote:

because a circle is the only shape that can't fall in and crush the
head.

I always thought my hardhat would eventually be good for something
(other than a small bit of shade on a hot day). Now I know it's
purpose is to protect my head from falling manhole covers that don't
look like flying saucers. Very cool. Thanks.

Rich

In this politically correct gender-neutral age one must not say
"manhole cover". The correct term is "person-hole cover". Thank you.

- Tex
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