Unexplainable What’s the tallest mountain in the world?
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Jun 5, 2024 Exploring the debate over the tallest mountains aside from Everest, the challenges of measuring Mount Everest's height, and the cultural significance of mountain height in the climbing community. Also, discussing the simplicity of using the Zachtok app for doctor appointments and the comfort and style of Bombas socks amid fashion trends.
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Everest's Height Fluctuates
- Mount Everest's official height constantly changes.
- Determining its base at sea level presents a significant challenge.
Khim Lal Gautam's Measurement
- Nepali surveyor, Khim Lal Gautam, summited Everest to take GPS measurements.
- He lost a toe due to frostbite, considering it a "token of love" from the mountain.
Finding Everest's Base
- Establishing Everest's base at sea level is harder than summiting the peak.
- Early surveyors used the Bay of Bengal as a reference, walking hundreds of miles to transfer the measurement.