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Throughout history, in the worldwide construction of houses and apartments, why are most windows rectangular and not square?

Posted - November 3, 2019

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  • 14795
    Because they never got a round to making them square. :(
      November 3, 2019 4:48 PM MST
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  • 6988
    A typical person is tall and slender, or wants to be. Therefore, windows should fit the form.  
      November 3, 2019 4:48 PM MST
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  • 19937
    If that's true, then my windows should be round. :)
      November 4, 2019 7:49 AM MST
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