Famous Daredevils
Who walked across Niagara Falls many times?
Blondin.
What did Blondin cook while on the tightrope?
eags
How many litres of water go over Niagara every hour?
2.5 million litres.
Who changed his name to Signor Farini?
William Hunt.
What object did Annie Taylor use to go over the falls?
A barrel.
Where is Niagara Falls located?
On the border between the USA and Canada.
Which woman went over the falls in a barrel?
Annie Taylor.
What did Farini climb down to reach a boat?
A thirty-metre rope.
Were people surprised that Annie Taylor survived?
Yes, they didn’t expect her to survive.
Who became the “new king of the falls” in 1860?
Farini.
What almost happened to Blondin when he carried a man?
He nearly fell into the river.
What is the fine for doing daredevil acts today?
$10,000.