Google Celebrates Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mount Everest

Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mount Everest

Back in on May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay have successfully reached the top of Mount Everest.

By the end of 2007, there had been 3,679 ascents to the summit by 2,436 individuals. Believe it or not, the cost for the permit to climb Mount Everest can cost up to USD $25,000 per person.

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