The Closest Point to Space Isn't Everest

Did you know the spot on Earth closest to outer space is a volcano in Ecuador, not Mount Everest? Because the planet bulges at the equator, the summit of Chimborazo sits farther from Earth's center than Everest's peak — by more than a mile. Everest is still the tallest above sea level, but Chimborazo wins the race to the stars.