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I've heard you can use resonance to destroy large buildings or bridges. And I've seen the videos of Galloping Gertie. But have we ever actually used resonance On Purpose to destroy a large structure? If so, what was the mechanism used and do you have video?

by /u/TheFiredrake42 in /r/askscience

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