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
The Angel Falls. Angel Falls is the worldâs highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 m (3,212 ft) and a plunge of 807 m (2,648 ft). It is so high that the water actually atomizes, due to the force of the strong winds in the area and simply disappears in a fine mist before it even reaches the ground. 3. Niagara Falls.