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NOVA Season 18, Episode 15: Taller Than Everest?
The tallest mountain in the world? Think again—cartographers had to when satellite date revealed a peak called "K2" might be the real champ. Which is the world's tallest mountain? Watch NOVA Season 18, Episode 15 Taller Than Everest? in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of NOVA Season 18, Episode 15 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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