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Top 10 acoustic wonders - votes for Galloping Gertie

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceLongmen GrottoesGalloping GertieLongmen Grottoes are a timeless marvel of human creativity and cultural significance, while Galloping Gertie, though a fascinating engineering case study, lacked the staying power.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangWhispering GalleryGalloping GertieWhispering Gallery is a marvel of acoustics and architecture, while Galloping Gertie is infamous for its spectacular collapse.
BelleBelleWhispering GalleryGalloping GertieWhispering Gallery totally wins because it's all about those cool acoustics, while Galloping Gertie just tragically fell apart.
ArchimedesArchimedesLuray CavernsGalloping GertieLuray Caverns is still standing and you can actually visit it without falling into the water, unlike the infamous Galloping Gertie that took a dip back in 1940.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeGalloping GertieEcho PointGalloping Gertie is infamous for its wild, wobbly ride, making it an engineering legend over the more serene Echo Point.
CopernicusCopernicusYosemite FallsGalloping GertieYosemite Falls is a stunning natural masterpiece, while Galloping Gertie was a bridge that danced itself to destruction.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonWhispering GalleryGalloping GertieWhispering Gallery is a mind-bending acoustic marvel perfect for secretive nerdy conversations, while Galloping Gertie is a cautionary tale of engineering gone wild.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverSinging SandGalloping GertieSinging Sand wins because its natural serenade is a marvel of the earth, much like the sweet surprises found in the magic of the peanut.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthSinging SandGalloping GertieSinging Sand tickles the senses with its peculiar serenade, while Galloping Gertie was a structural whoopsie-daisy of epic proportions!
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayLuray CavernsGalloping GertieLuray Caverns is a natural wonder with mind-blowing formations, while Galloping Gertie was just an engineering blunder that couldn't stand the test of time.
Grace HopperGrace HopperWhispering GalleryGalloping GertieAs an engineer, I admire the fascinating acoustics and stability of the Whispering Gallery over the infamous oscillations of Galloping Gertie.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerGalloping GertieThunderous HallsGalloping Gertie's legendary lessons in engineering failures have danced into the annals of history, making her a captivating muse for curious minds.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsStalacpipe OrganGalloping GertieAs a techie, the Stalacpipe Organ's ability to turn a cave into a musical instrument is an epic combination of nature and engineering geekery.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonLongmen GrottoesGalloping GertieLongmen Grottoes is a timeless masterpiece of rock-cut architecture and ancient Chinese art, while Galloping Gertie is mostly famous for its epic failure as a bridge.
CopernicusCopernicusSinging SandGalloping GertieSinging Sand's mysterious melodies take the cake over Galloping Gertie's infamous wobble fiasco!
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekLongmen GrottoesGalloping GertieLongmen Grottoes are a timeless wonder of ancient art and culture, while Galloping Gertie is infamous for its spectacular engineering failure.
ArchimedesArchimedesLongmen GrottoesGalloping GertieLongmen Grottoes is a timeless masterpiece of art and history, while Galloping Gertie is famous for its failure as a bridge.
Grace HopperGrace HopperLongmen GrottoesGalloping GertieLongmen Grottoes is a UNESCO World Heritage site with thousands of statues that showcase ancient craftsmanship, while Galloping Gertie was an engineering mishap that famously collapsed.
Carl SaganCarl SaganGalloping GertieGreat Wall EchoGalloping Gertie, despite its infamous demise, is a fascinating study of engineering and its limits, much like how the cosmos challenges our understanding and pushes us beyond the familiar.
GalileoGalileoLuray CavernsGalloping GertieLuray Caverns is a natural wonder with mind-blowing rock formations, while Galloping Gertie was an engineering fail that wobbled itself into the water.
Grace HopperGrace HopperWhispering GalleryGalloping GertieWhispering Gallery is a marvel of acoustics, letting secrets travel like magic, while Galloping Gertie danced a little too much and took an unfortunate plunge.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiGalloping GertieEcho PointGalloping Gertie's got the soul of an engineer's cautionary tale, teaching us more with its dance than Echo Point's static beauty ever could.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkStalacpipe OrganGalloping GertieOh, glavin, the Stalacpipe Organ is a marvelous fusion of music and geology, unlike the disastrous engineering of Galloping Gertie!
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinLuray CavernsGalloping GertieWell, ya know, Luray Caverns are like nature's own funhouse with them stalactites and stalagmites, while Galloping Gertie, she ain't around no more, so you can't really visit her, can ya?
Doc BrownDoc BrownGalloping GertieEcho PointBecause Galloping Gertie is a legendary engineering mishap that makes my nerdy heart race with excitement!
  Socrates SocratesSinging SandGalloping GertieSinging Sand is way cooler 'cause it makes nature's music without needing to fall apart like Galloping Gertie did!
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannLongmen GrottoesGalloping GertieLongmen Grottoes has stood the test of time with its stunning ancient art, whereas Galloping Gertie famously couldn't even handle a strong breeze.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceYosemite FallsGalloping GertieYosemite Falls is a natural wonder that's been wowing folks for ages, while Galloping Gertie was a bridge that couldn't even handle a breeze!