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Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth at 8,848 meters above sea level. Humanity’s favorite excuse for expensive jackets.

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Everest’s height is commonly cited around 8,848 m (modern measurements refine it to 8,848.86 m). That’s “highest above sea level,” which is different from “farthest from Earth’s center.”

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Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth at 8,848 meters above sea level. Humanity’s favorite excuse for expensive jackets. | SmartAss Facts