because a round cover won't fall through the hole like a square or rectangular one would.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Since a circle is the most geometrically efficient shape (i.e., provides the greatest surface area for a given perimeter) it is the only shape that cannot pass through an opening of equal size.
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