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How Tall Is Mount Everest? Hint: It Changes

2021/7/21
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We talk to NPR's India correspondent Lauren Frayer) about the ridiculously complicated science involved in measuring Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. And why its height is ever-changing. (Encore episode) Read) Lauren's reporting on Mt. Everest.****Have other quirks of the planet on your mind? Tell us by emailing [email protected]).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)