How Tall Is Mount Everest? For Nepal, It’s a Touchy Question.

Gauging the mountain’s precise height is not so simple, and for Nepal, the measurement can involve notions of national pride, in addition to questions of science.

from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2s5qEik

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