LinkedIn Pinpoint #779 Hints & Answer: Angel Falls (in Venezuela) & Hyperion (redwood tree in US)
LinkedIn Pinpoint #779 for Thursday, June 18, 2026 starts with “Angel Falls (in Venezuela)” and “Hyperion (redwood tree in US)”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
Angel Falls, Hyperion, the giraffe, Mauna Kea measured from base to summit, and Burj Khalifa are celebrated for exceptional height within different categories.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Angel Falls (in Venezuela)
- Clue 2Hyperion (redwood tree in US)
- Clue 3Giraffe (among all land animals)
- Clue 4Mauna Kea (base to peak)
- Clue 5Burj Khalifa (Dubai skyscraper)
Why this answer fits
Giraffe and Burj Khalifa reveal that the comparison crosses animals and structures. The measurement qualifier on Mauna Kea shows why each clue must be judged within its own kind.
Quick wink: The giraffe requested a taller podium; Burj Khalifa said the roof was already booked.
How to find the connection
- Compare Angel Falls and Burj Khalifa, record-setting examples from nature and architecture.
- Add Hyperion and the giraffe to see that each clue represents an exceptionally tall member of a different category.
- Read Mauna Kea’s base-to-peak qualifier carefully; it confirms the puzzle is about category-specific height records.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Angel Falls (in Venezuela) | Angel Falls in Venezuela is widely recognized as the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall. |
| Hyperion (redwood tree in US) | Hyperion is a coast redwood in California measured as one of the world’s tallest known living trees. |
| Giraffe (among all land animals) | The giraffe is the tallest living terrestrial animal. |
| Mauna Kea (base to peak) | Mauna Kea is taller than Everest when measured from its submarine base to its summit. |
| Burj Khalifa (Dubai skyscraper) | Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest completed building. |
Questions about Pinpoint #779
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Angel Falls (in Venezuela)” and “Hyperion (redwood tree in US)”. The complete five-clue list is above.
Where is the category answer?
Open “Reveal answer & analysis” above to see the category and a separate explanation for each clue.
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Sources
These references support the explanation notes; they do not certify human review.
- Guinness World Records — Tallest waterfallLists Angel Falls and distinguishes its single drop from total height, including measurement uncertainty. Checked September 9, 2026.
- Guinness World Records — HyperionIdentifies Hyperion as the tallest living tree as well as documenting its crown. Checked September 9, 2026.
- NOAA — Highest point on EarthDistinguishes height above sea level from base-to-peak height and explains Mauna Kea's measurement.
- The Skyscraper Center — Burj KhalifaBuilding-height reference identifying Burj Khalifa's world ranking and the architectural-height convention. Checked September 9, 2026; rankings may change.
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