Myth: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth.

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17, June, 19

INSPIRATION & LEARNING, MYTH BUSTERS

Reality: The world’s tallest mountain technically is not Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain above sea level, but if we’re talking mountain base-to-summit height, then the tallest is the island of Hawaii that peaks as Mauna Kea. 

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-science-health-myths-2016-1?IR=T#myth-mount-everest-is-the-tallest-mountain-on-earth-38