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.
Mount Everest is called the world's highest mountain because it has the highest elevation above sea level . We could also say that it has the highest altitude. The peak of Mount Everest is 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level. No other mountain on Earth has a higher altitude.