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Everest 'Grows' As China, Nepal Agree New Height

Tents at Everest base camp in Nepal, May 03, 2011. [Laurence Tan, Reuters]

The highest point on Earth got a bit higher Tuesday as China and Nepal finally agreed on a precise elevation for Mount Everest after years of debate.

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