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The term originates from the Latin word “populus” meaning populace.

The definition of the word people is a group of persons regardless of the age and gender. There are a number of synonyms for the word “people” and some of them are human beings, mankind, personages, humanity and etc. Depending on the culture, tradition, kinship, language and beliefs, they can be recognized as a certain distinctive group e.g. the native people of Canada.

The definition varies and it is established within the context. For example the citizens of a country, especially when considered in relation to those who govern them are referred to as people.

Other uses of the word include the phrase “People`s republic” used in the socialist states or in the criminal law where the jurisdictions, criminal prosecutions are brought in the name of the People.

Now let us enter the colorful and amazing world of people. Discover various cultures and customs, enjoy the diversity that our planet has to offer in that sense. Unfortunately there is also a dark side to this story. Witness the devastating consequences of the cultural or religious division and how the ordinary people are affected by these strives.

This category contains the documentaries and video materials that are concerned with the above mentioned issues of the people and here are some of the examples of these diverse matters.

A good example of a heartwarming story of the people is that of a man called Baltazar Ushca, a glacier ice harvester, working on the Mount Chimborazao. He is the last member of his family that is still in the business.

Explore the story of the people whose homes are built over the ancient wine cellars. The Avasi Hill in Miskolc, Hungary is the area, formerly known for the large wine growing business, where these homes stand today.

The shocking numbers of almost 8.5 million children are currently enslaved across the world today. Follow the stories of five of these children and learn about their hardships such as forced prostitution, begging and mining. Unable to show the truth to the world, these children turn to the reporter Rageh Omaar.

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Get to Know the Tamil People

The Tamil people, also known as Tamilar, are a Dravidian ethno-linguistic group tracing its ancestry mainly to India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu. They constitute 5.9% of the population in India, ...

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Queen Elizabeth I – Never to Marry Despite Many Suitors

The former Queen emphasized her image of “Virgin Queen”. She portrayed herself as a monarch who put the stability and security of the country before her personal happiness

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Öndör Gongor, Tallest Man in the 20th Century, How Does he Compare to the 21st Century Giants?

Born between 1880 and 1885, Gongor was the giant of the 20th century. His real name is Pureviin Gongor. Öndör suffered from gigantism. He was measured by Roy Chapman Andrews at 7’9”, or 236cm

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Johannes Kepler – What You Didn’t Know about the Science Genius

Kepler did incorporate religious arguments and reasoning into his work. He got motivated by the religious conviction and belief that God had created the world. He described his astronomy as “celesti...

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Archimedes, The Top Inventions we Use Today

Archimedes produced many formulas and theories that help calculate areas of regular shapes. He did this using a revolutionary method of capturing new shapes by using the shapes he already understood

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The Himba – Meet Namibia’s Iconic Red Women Tribe

Many consider the Himba people the most beautiful African tribe. Traditionally, both men and women walk around naked. They do not take bath, but they make aromatic baths with herbs. The indigenous peo...

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Billy The Kid – Legendary Outlaw subject of More than 50 Movies

Orphaned at the age of 15, Billy got arrested for the first time for stealing food. Ten days later, he robbed a Chinese laundry. Unlike most Wild West figures who robbed banks and trains, Billy did no...

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Understanding the Streisand Effect – When Censorship Backfires

The Streisand Effect is a social phenomenon that occurs when you try to hide or remove something, but instead you end up popularizing it

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How to Detoxify the Pineal Gland

The pineal gland is believed to play a vital role in consciousness. Detoxifying it can be helpful in attaining higher levels of consciousness.

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Who Was Jeannette Rankin? First Woman in the US Federal Office

Jeannette championed a multitude of diverse women’s rights and civil rights through a career spanning more than six decades

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The Rockefeller Family Wealth – From Poverty to Billionaires

They are now in the seventh generation with as many as 170 heirs. And the family has managed to sustain their wealth. In 2016, they had more than 10 billion. There are more than 250 members of the fam...

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Bipolar Disorder and Famous People

There are two common subtypes of bipolar disorder, bipolar I and bipolar II. There are other subtypes but these two are the most common

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Hugh O’Flaherty - Unsung Hero of World War II

Son of a steward at the Killarney golf course, Hugh was fluent in Italian and German. He also held three doctorates and was an amateur golf champion. And during World War II, he was known as the Vatic...

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Hoboglyps – Their Meaning and History

There is no data or document that says why these people were called hobos. They developed less than a sterling reputation, and they were often non-welcomed

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7 Highly Successful People that Battled Alcoholism

It is widely described that alcohol can cause problems in your normal functioning. And while alcohol is a recipe for disaster, for some people, it was part of their success

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Andy Warhol, Pioneer of Pop Art and Highest Paid Commercial Artist in New York

During his time, Warhol was one of the highest, if not the highest and most prolific commercial artists in New York. His work is considered precious nowadays as well. In 2013, a famously macabre paint...

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Devil’s Island Horrific Facts – Place Where More than 70,000 People Were Sentenced to Death

In the beginning, Devil’s Island was used as a leper colony. However, it was later transformed to a prison for political prisoners. There was no other safe access to and off the island than a cable ...

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The Way to Right Wrongs – Legacy of Ida B Wells

She tackled issues regarding the political, economic, and social standing of black people in America through her writing. Ida managed to shed lights on some important issues regarding racial discrimin...

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Rosehip Neuron – the Latest Scientific Discovery That Can Help Scientists Understand Consciousness

The new neuron exists only in humans. It is not found in rodents, which are frequently used as model species in neuroscience. Scientists believe that the rosehip neuron is the reason why many treatmen...

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Who Was Katsushika Hokusai, the Author of the Great Wave

Some have heard his name, some have not. But we have all seen or know about the Great Wave of Kanagawa, simply called “the Wave”. It is one of the most iconic internationally known pictures. It is...

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Cocaine Hippos – Pablo Escobar’s Pets were as Dangerous as Him

At the height of his power, Escobar was making more than $400 million per week, and he built a large hacienda to show off his wealth. There, he had a zoo with exotic animals

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Why Mahatma Gandhi never won the Nobel Prize?

Mahatma Gandhi, widely regarded as one of the great champions of non-violent struggle, has never won the Nobel prize for Peace. He was selected five time, in 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947, and 1948. But he h...

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12 Lesser Known Hugh Hefner Facts

We all remember him as the founder of Playboy magazine. But he was much more

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14 Things You Didn’t know about Sigmund Freud

His radical ideas of the human mind completely transformed psychology. They remain controversial to this day

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Huaxi – Secrets of the Richest Village in China

From the outside, Huaxi is dubbed as a socialist village. But on the inside, it is actually a capitalist corporation, managed by Wu and his sons, and with 2,000 shareholders that live comfortably off...

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How Mark Zuckerberg made it to the Forbes Top 10 list?

In May he celebrated his 32nd birthday, and he had some 44 billion reasons to celebrate. That is right, his net worth is estimated at $44.6 billion

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Aldrich Ames - The most infamous Russian Spy

He became a mole for the KGB in 1985, and did so until he was arrested in 1993. He sold more than 10 CIA agents to Russia

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Sylvia Plath Effect - All the Victims

The famous writer committed suicide after years of battling depression. In her book "The Bell Jar" she sums up the condition and how she felt

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Mark Twain and the Halley's Comet - Writer predicting own death

Clemens was born in 1835, after an appearance of the Comet. He died of a heart attack in 1910, just one day after the Comet appeared the brightest in its history in 1910

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Ernest Hemingway - The Mystery behind his Suicide

Hemingway’s body was found in robe and pajamas, and a double-barreled shotgun lay beside him with only one chamber discharged

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7 Most Influential Members of the Skull and Bones Secret Society

With three US presidents, tons of politicians, economic experts and defense experts, the Skull and Bones society boosts influential list of alumni

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Who is Sergey Shoigu, potential heir to Vladimir Putin?

Shoigu became defense minister in 2012, and since he was appointed for minister, his partnership and friendship with Putin is growing and evolving in every possible way

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The Courageous Story of Irena Sendler

Irena died in May 2008, but her work will never be forgotten, not by Israel, not by many humanitarian people around the world

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Donald Trump - Top 10 Controversies

Before the official candidacy, and after, Trump’s campaign has been marked as “politically incorrect”

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Kaspersky - The antivirus mathematician

It all started in 1989, when his personal computer was under the attack of the popular Cascade virus

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Alexander Lukashenko - The Last Dictator in Europe Reigns for 20 years and counting

According to many, the last elections in Belarus were only a farce on which Lukashenko won 83% of the votes. So, how the last dictator in Europe manages to reign over Belarus for more than 20 years?

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Sophie Scholl - One of the first Anti-Nazi Heroes!

Sophie is celebrated as one of the most popular heroes in Germany thanks to her involvement in the White Rose movement

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6 Things You Didn't Know about Erwin Rommel

His aggressiveness on the field conveniently obscured his humanity and his human decency

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Hebrew, Lithuanian and five other ancient languages still spoken today

One of oldest languages, Hebrew is the language used for the first five books of the Torah and almost all of the Hebrew Bible. The language actually ceased to exist between 200 and 400 CE. However, it...

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Did you know Vladimir Putin was once a KGB agent?

Vladimir Putin joined the agency shortly after his graduation. In the beginning, he was spying expatriates in his hometown, St. Petersburg. After a few years, he was summoned to Moscow, where he was p...

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Kihnu in Estonia is the Only Island in the world where women have absolute power!

The island is part of the Parnu Country in Estonia, and is part of one of the smallest municipalities in Estonia. Along with other islands in its neighborhood, Kihnu forms the Kihnu Parish. Even thoug...

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The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II - 63 years and counting, Elizabhet has the longest reign in British history

On September 9, the Queen surpassed her grandmother Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, 7 months, 16 hours and 23 minutes. Prime Minister David Cameron led the tribute, stating that “"Over the last ...

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The Life of Casanova - The famous lover was also one of the most famous spies in history

The reason Casanova became a spy was his love for his hometown of Venice. In order to be accepted back into the city, Casanova had to make a deal with the Inquisitors, and promise he will spy for them...

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Pavel Globa - The Russian astrologer with 85% success in predictions!

Globa believes that the economic crisis will last up until 2020, after which the world will have completely new geopolitical map

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Korowai People - One of the last tribes in the world to practice cannibalism

Latest statistics and estimates show that there are 4,000 Korowai people left in the world

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People Take To Reddit To Share Their Favourite 10 Seconds Or Less Videos And The Results Are Hilarious!

A compilation of the funniest 10 seconds or less video clips.

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Archaeologists Discover Easter Island Statues Have Bodies Covered In Tattoos

A recent Archaeological Dig Has Left Experts Stunned

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Nicholas Winton - The Man who saved 669 kids Nazi Camps

Nicholas Winton is just one of the many people involved in the operations for saving kids from Nazi Camps during the World War II. Different organizations and individuals helped more than 10,000 child...

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The Man Who Lives Without Money

Do you ever wonder what life may be like if you were to give up all of your materialistic goods and live without money? That is exactly what Mark Boyle has done, and he is in no hurry to go back to th...

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When This Homeless Man Played the Piano, His Life Was Transformed Forever!

Homeless ex U.S. Marine Donald Gould touched the lives of millions after this video went viral.

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