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
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 venezuelahe waterfall has been known as the Angel Falls since the mid-20th century; they are named after Jimmie Angel, a US aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls. Angel's ashes were scattered over the falls on 2 July 1960.