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Ever wondered why manholes are always round? The answer will blow your mind!

It turns out there's brilliant engineering hidden beneath our feet. Round manhole covers have a superpower that square ones don't - they literally CANNOT fall through their own opening, no matter how you turn or angle them.

Here's the mind-bending science: A circle has the exact same diameter in every single direction. That means no matter how you rotate or tilt a round cover, it will always be wider than the hole beneath it. It's geometrically impossible for it to slip through!

But square covers? They have a fatal flaw. The diagonal measurement from corner to corner is actually longer than the width of the sides. This creates a dangerous scenario where the cover could potentially fall through the opening if positioned at just the right angle - imagine that 200-pound metal disc dropping on workers below!

This isn't just theoretical - it's a real safety feature that prevents countless accidents every single day. Engineers also chose circles because these heavy covers are much easier to roll when workers need to move them, rather than trying to carry or drag a square slab.

It's amazing how the smartest solutions are often hiding in plain sight, literally under our noses! Next time you walk over a manhole cover, you'll know you're stepping on a piece of geometric genius.

What other everyday objects have hidden engineering secrets? Let me know in the comments!