99% Invisible

99% Invisible-52- Galloping Gertie

<p>Even during the construction of the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the deck would go up and down by several feet with the slightest breeze. Construction workers on the span chewed on lemon wedges to stop their motion sickness. They nicknamed … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2012/04/18/99-invisible-52-galloping-gertie/" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a></p>

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.