The Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful places you can visit. It is over 165 Ft deep and located in New York and stretches to Canada. Niagara Falls is actually the collective name for all three falls. I uncovered some fascinating information while reading about the "falls". The most interesting thing I uncovered was not what I was expecting!
To my surprise and although it is illegal, not to mention not very smart, many people have attempted to cross the Niagara Falls. Many people have suffered injuries and sadly some have died from attempting to cross this landmark. This doesn't stop more people from trying! Some tightrope walkers have tried to cross it and have been successful. The first tightrope walker to successfully cross it in 1859 was Jean-Francios Gravelet. After he successfully cross it in 17 minutes he crossed it several more times using different variations such as carrying a man on his back, wearing a gorilla costume, and pushing a wheel barrow!
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