Flat Earth Theory Completely Destroyed Once And For All By Selfie Taken On Top Of Mount Everest

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If you believe the Earth is flat, there are plenty of sources I could share with you.

But for a more convincing perspective, just check out this selfie taken from the top of Mount Everest.

Scaling Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth, offers an incredible view from the ground. It's the best view you can get, as long as the sky is clear.

Keeping that in mind, the mountain becomes a top-notch location for snapping a picture, offering not only an opportunity for impressive bragging rights but also a valuable science lesson about the Earth's form.

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Yet, since not everyone can make the climb up Mount Everest, I'll use an existing selfie to drive the point home.

This photo was taken by a climber right at the summit, perched more than 8,848 meters above sea level.

From that elevated position, along with a well-angled camera, the climber took a selfie showcasing the Earth visibly curving into a sphere in the background. 

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This perspective starkly contrasts with the beliefs of some conspiracy theorists regarding the Earth's shape. The image found its way to Reddit with the caption: "Checkmate Flat Earth Society."

As you might expect, it didn't take long for others to join in on the humorous challenge to the Flat Earth theory presented by the poster.

After coming across the post on Reddit, one person wrote: "I maintain that only like six people believe in a flat Earth. Everyone else is just trolling each other."

Another added: "I'm all for a good conspiracy theory but there are some, including the flat earth, that are just too much."

While the proven roundness of the Earth grabbed a considerable amount of attention, many couldn't help but notice the stark reality of Mount Everest depicted in the photo.

"Why does the top of Everest look like a garbage dump?," one person asked.

The photo reveals numerous bits of colorful material strewn across the summit of the mountain, highlighting the litter left behind by previous climbers.

National Geographic notes that Mount Everest has earned the unfortunate title of the 'world’s highest garbage dump' due to the accumulation of trash.

Given its challenging location and the influx of up to 500 people daily during peak season, it's unlikely that the top of Mount Everest will see a cleanup anytime soon.

In essence, this selfie serves as a significant lesson, emphasizing the crucial need for us to do better in keeping our DEFINITELY ROUND Earth clean.