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As an aside, one can see clearly see the square windows on the DC8, further evidence of the fact that the widespread myth that square windows (actually oblong) caused the Comet 1 breakups, and that the problem was cured by going to oval windows, is a gross oversimplification of a more complex engineering story. Mentour's recently done a good video on this.

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Chris Harris, PhD
Chris Harris, PhD

Written by Chris Harris, PhD

I am an urban historian from Aotearoa New Zealand. With an engineering background, I also have a PhD in planning and economics.

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