WHY ARE MANHOLE COVERS ROUND?
This famous riddle has a few equally famous answers. It was made famous by Microsoft when they started including this question in some interviews. It was asked to see how prospective employees would answer a question with multiple answers in order to try and better understand the type of thinkers and problem-solvers the people were. Here are a few of the most popular answers to this question.
1. Round manhole covers cannot fall through the circular opening, where a square manhole cover may fall in if it is inserted diagonally.
2. Round manhole covers do not need to be rotated to a certain position in order to fit in place.
3. Round manhole covers are easy to move because they do not necessarily need to be carried. They can be rolled like a wheel.
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