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Mountains

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    Time Actually Runs Slightly Faster at the Top of a Mountain

    According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity causes time to slow down. Since there's slightly less gravitational pull at higher altitudes, time literally ticks faster compared to sea level, a measurable effect of spacetime curvature.

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    Mount Everest Grows a Few Millimeters Taller Each Year

    The collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates continues to push the Himalayas upwards. This ongoing geological activity means the world's highest peak is constantly, albeit slowly, increasing in elevation, a testament to Earth's dynamic forces.

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