Niagara Falls Edition

DAY ONE

Things I've learned on vacation thus far (yes, I am a nerd! :p)....

1. It's spelled NiagAra, not Niagra.

2. The first stunt person over the Falls was a woman. In 1901. With her cat.

3.The job title "Fury Attendent" exists, which is amazing.

4. It was decided the Falls should be illuminated in 1925.

5. Poutine + pulled pork = deliciousness.

6. Logan airport will not serve you liquor before 10 am, not matter how sad you try to look.

7. They make maple syrup here that is illegal in the US.

DAY TWO

Things I learned on vacation (part two):

1. There are actually 3 falls: the Horseshoe Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and the American Falls. 

2. Americans aren't super creative at naming things.

3. Canadians have this fancy debit device that makes you decide your tip while your server is standing there, instead of writing it discretely. It is awkward.

4. The Americans shut down our side of the falls for 7 years to conduct a geological study. 

5. If your business is near a natural wonder of the world, you can charge TONS of money for mediocre stuff. 

6. The precise international boundary is always under dispute due to the significant natural erosion of Horseshoe Falls. 

7. Rampant commercialization keeps things cleaner than government funded parks. Parks keep things pristine and natural. Make your own judgments. 

8. Some studies have shown that all the construction and aforementioned commercial efforts are actually impacting the Falls by changing the airflow, causing more "mist days."