One of the most impressive
attractions in North America is of course Niagara Falls, which is located on
the borders between the United States of America and Canada. There are actually
two waterfalls here, the American Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the
latter being the biggest one.
Niagara Falls were formed at the
end of the Ice Age. Large torrents of water were released from the melting ice,
draining into what is now the Niagara River. Therefore, Niagara Falls are about
12,000 years old.
The name Niagara derived from the
Iroquois Indian word ‘Onguiaahra’ meaning ‘the strait.’ Some people have
endeavoured to go over the Falls, which resulted in their death or their
immortality, by achieving this daring attempt. The first person to over the
Falls in a barrel and survive was a 63 year old female schoolteacher.
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