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Manhole covers can be the most mundane pieces of urban infrastructure. But as this collection of photographs at The Atlantic Cities shows, they can also be the most distinctive.
Image from The Atlantic Cities
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They usually feature “pick holes,” in which a hook handle is inserted to lift them. Pick holes can be concealed for a more watertight lid, or can allow light to shine through. A manhole pick or hook is typically used to lift them, though other tools can be used as well, including electromagnets.