Afghanistan has become America's longest war, stretching over 12 years since U.S. military forces were first sent in 2001, with well over 35,000 troops still there. Americans were initially more supportive of involvement in Afghanistan than they were for any recent major military intervention.
Mount Everest is the highest, but the tallest is actually Mauna Kea in Hawaii. This is because âhighestâ is defined as a measure of mean sea level to summit, while âtallestâ is a measurement from the bottom of the mountain to the top. From itâs base to itâs tip, Mauna Kea measures 33,465 feet.
The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest. Its peak rises to 8,848 m (29,028 ft 9 in) â the highest point in the world. First known as Peak XV on the Tibet - Nepal border, it was discovered to be the world's highest mountain in 1856 by the Survey Department of the Government of India, from theodolite readings taken in 1849 and 1850. Its height was calculated to be 8,840m 29,002ft.