1 Everyone in the Middle Ages thought the earth was flat. 2  Columbus faced opposition to his attempt to find a western route to Asia because people thought the earth was flat.
Angel Falls (Spanish: Salto Ãngel; Ã¡ngel pemon: Language Kerepakupai, vena venÃ¡ meaning waterfall of the, deepest Place Or, parakupa parakupÃ¡ vena venÃ¡ meaning the fall) from the highest point Is. a waterfall in venezuelangel Falls is one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions, though a trip to the falls is a complicated affair. The falls are located in an isolated jungle. A flight from Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolivar bolÃ­var is required to Reach canaima, camp the starting point for river trips to the base of the. falls
As a point of reference: 1  Niagara Falls on the US/Canada border falls a distance of 60 m Angel Falls is 15 times higher. 2  Iguazu Falls is a series of waterfalls, or cataracts, averaging averaging 61 m (200 ft) high and separated by rocky crags and islands. Angel Falls is 16 times higher.