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Why Everest Isn_t The Tallest Mountain _ Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains
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Why isn't Mount Everest considered the tallest mountain in every possible sense? In this fascinating science episode, explore how the answer depends on how we measure a mountain. Although Mount Everest has the highest elevation above sea level, other mountains can claim different records when measured from their base or from Earth's center. Discover the science behind mountain heights, Earth's…