Everest Industrial Complex

Actuality by American Public Media

Oct 2, 201500:26:48News & Politics

This week, Actuality meets two survivors of the deadly avalanche that struck Mt. Everest in April, before making our own ascent of the Everest Industrial Complex. Plus, a flying bag of marijuana destroys a dog house.

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