Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world’s tallest waterfall at over 3200 feet high, while Niagara Falls has one of the highest flow rates. Angel Falls was named after Jimmie Angel and inspired the waterfall in the Disney film “Up”. There is controversy over its true height. The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel […]
Niagara Falls is a popular honeymoon destination due to its natural beauty, history, and range of activities. The falls are located on the border of the US and Canada and offer a variety of wedding venues. The Canadian side is more popular for its better view of the falls and the opportunity to receive a […]
Niagara grapes, a hybrid of Concord and Cassady grapes, are native to North America and used for wine, jam, and white grape juice. They were first cultivated in New York in the 1860s and continue to be grown in the Midwest and Northeast. The vine requires high maintenance and pruning, but can produce fruit for […]
Niagara Falls sends 6 million cubic feet of water over the falls every minute, but in 1969, the American Falls dwindled to a trickle. Engineers diverted water and removed bedrock to delay erosion. The falls were formed by glacial retreat and provide hydroelectric energy. The Niagara River sends 6 million cubic feet (169,901 cubic m) […]
Annie Edson Taylor, facing poverty in her old age, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel in 1901, hoping to gain financial security. Although she survived, she never found financial stability and struggled to make money from her notoriety. There were no 401(k) plans or Social Security checks in the […]
