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What happened at the Loveparade 2010, where 21 people died.

At the 2010 Loveparade in Duisburg, 21 people died, many more were injured. It is based on CCTV recordings, explanatory animations, documents, press reports and eyewitness accounts.
ben:  durhur lets block all the people, then let other people swarm in behind us, so there are two big swarms trying to get past each other through a narrow area! 3 days ago
ben:  this is sad. 3 days ago

Invention Of The Tank

This documentary goes about over the invention of the tank and weapons of tank en new inventions like reactive armour/kinetic energy penetrator.
chris:  I haven't read much about tank history; this is a really informative documentary 3 days ago
chris:  ah, @Brent -- they talk about the use of gyroscopes in keeping the gun barrel locked in position while the tank is moving 3 days ago
Brent:  @chris - excellent! i have definitely got to watch this later in full. 3 days ago
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People & Power - Drug Money

The United States healthcare industry is the world’s biggest – with $300 billion a year spent on prescription drugs alone, and rising. But recent months have seen health scandal after health scandal, with some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies fined billions of dollars.
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The Creators Project Meets Curt Morgan (Brain Farm)

A pioneer in the digital art of of action-sports filmmaking. His exquisite shots are filmed using a mobile stabilization system built on missile guidance technology that has to be registered with the government.
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The Philosopher's Stone: The True Story (Part 1)

Today, the quest for the Philosopher’s Stone (or the Sorcerer’s Stone, as it is known today) is merely thought of as a work of fiction from the pages of a Harry Potter novel. However, in the Middle Ages, the very real search for the Philosopher’s Stone was second only to that of the Holy Grail. It was believed that this mysterious stone –which one had to concoct from secret ingredients – could turn base metals into gold, and reveal the secrets of immortality.

Blood Diamonds: The True Story

This docu combines firsthand accounts from survivors and perpetrators of the African diamond-funded wars with testimony from a range of industry experts and journalists. Along with remarkable accounts of the true horrors of these hidden wars comes an exploration of the worldwide fascination with diamonds, the difficulties of obtaining justice for the millions of people who have suffered through the illegal diamond trade, and the complexity of adapting the industry to benefit the people of Africa.
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Olympic Massacre: The True Story - (Part 1)

an examination of the horrific events of 6th September 1972, when Palestinian terrorist group Black September took 11 members of the Israeli athletics team hostage. The rescue attempt resulted in a bloodbath that killed all the hostages, a German policeman and five of the terrorists. Using new footage, archive material and eyewitness testimony, this gripping documentary provides a unique perspective on that catastrophic day.
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James Bond: The True Story - (Part 1/5)

Takes a look at Ian Fleming & the real-life story behind James Bond. Author Ian Fleming wanted his suave secret agent to be the ultimate spy - but who provided the inspiration for Bond? This film reveals Fleming's wartime service in naval intelligence and profiles two men who could have supplied the basis for Bond's character.
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Indiana Jones: The True Story - (Part 1/5)

From award-winning director David Hickman, a documentary exploring how the story of Indiana Jones was inspired by the real exploits of Roy Chapman Andrews - an American explorer and naturalist. Andrews was best known for a series of perilous expeditions to the Far East that resulted in a number of important discoveries - much like the star of Spielberg's famous movie series.
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Caddyshack: The 19th Hole - Part 1 of 3

A brief documentary on the making of Caddyshack!

Heimo's Arctic Refuge (Full Length)

In 1980, Jimmy Carter established the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaskan Interior, cutting off 19 million acres of prime boreal wilderness from the mitts of fur trappers, oil tycoons, and would-be lodge owners alike. Only six families of white settlers were grandfathered in and allowed to keep cabins in the refuge—of them, only one still stays there year-round living off the land. His name is Heimo Korth, and he is basically the Omega Man of America’s Final Frontier.
AndySchneider:  this guy is surprisingly sane 2 months ago
Brent:  their first-born daughter drowned up there :( yet they had two more kids. 2 months ago
Brent:  i was shocked by his sanity and his eloquence, seems like a really cool guy. 2 months ago

Undercover In The Secret State North Korea

Citizens in North Korea live life in huge fear and they must pretend and even convince themselves that they love their egomaniac president. There is justification for their fear: - The government has sent people to gas chambers, hard work camps and even executes them if they suspect non-loyalty to the government. They have undercover agents who spy everywhere.
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The Illusion of Reality

In the last in the series Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores how studying the atom forced us to rethink the nature of reality itself. He discovers that there might be parallel universes in which different versions of us exist, finds out that empty space isn't empty at all, and investigates the differences in our perception of the world in the universe and the reality.

Extraordinary People - The Girl Who Makes Miracles

Audrey Marie Santo is was an ordinary girl, untill at the age of 3 she fell into the swimming pool and drowned. At the hospital she regained her breath, but fell in a coma. Her parents brought her to Medjugorje where appearances of the virgin Mary were sighted, hoping for a miracle. The virgin Mary had a message for Audrey, and since then Audrey performed miracle healings to many people that visited her.

Extraordinary People - The Boy With The Incredible Brain

The Boy With The Incredible Brain Numbers are my friends. A twenty-something with extraordinary mental abilities, Daniel Tammet is one of the world’s few savants. He can do calculations to 100 decimal places in his head and learn a language in a week. This documentary follows Daniel as he travels to America to meet the scientists who are convinced he may hold the key to unlocking similar abilities in everyone.
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Meltup

The beginning of a U.S. currency crisis and hyperinflation. Become a member of NIA for free at http://inflation.us
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pytro:  good one! thanks for sharing! 3 months ago

North Korean Film Madness: Full Length - The Vice Guide To Film

The North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il is obsessed with film. He loves movies. It’s rumored that he has one of the largest private film collections in the world. He’s a film collector but he’s much more. He’s everything really. He’s a director, a producer, a financier, a costume maker, set designer, screenwriter, cameraman, etc. Vice founder Shane Smith visits North Korea to try and penetrate the state-run film production facility west of Pyongyang.
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How Many People Can Live on Planet Earth?

Will unchecked population growth strain the carrying capacity of our planet’s natural life support systems to the breaking point? Naturalist Sir David Attenborough investigates whether the world is heading for a population crisis. In his lengthy career, Sir David has watched the human population more than double from two and a half billion in 1950 to nearly seven billion. He reflects on the profound effects of this rapid growth, both on humans and the environment.
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MooseLord:  Population booms are overrated. But it is interesting how the Malthusian prophecies echo in our minds. 4 months ago
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"Young Yakuza"

Meet the Japanese Mafia’s latest son: a 20 year old named Naoki, part of a decade-long wave of juvenile delinquency in Japan. 20 year old Naoki is caught up in the ever increasing new problem of juvenile delinquency in Japan. His record is dismal. A failure at school, work and in his personal life, Naoki has decided to turn to a life of petty crime. Naoki’s mother, Mrs Watanabe, is driven to despair and shame by his lifestyle. Is there any way out for her son?
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How to Make Better Decisions

We are bad at making decisions. According to science, our decisions are based on oversimplification, laziness and prejudice. And that’s assuming that we haven’t already been hijacked by our surroundings or led astray by our subconscious! Featuring exclusive footage of experiments that show how our choices can be confounded by temperature, warped by post-rationalisation and even manipulated by the future, Horizon presents a guide to better decision making.

ALONE – The Brain, Sensory Deprivation and Isolation

You are about to witness a controversial experiment, one that delves deep into the human brain. Six ordinary people will face total sensory deprivation, all in the name of science. Solitary confinement and sensory deprivation are sometimes used as punishment. But what is the true impact of total isolation on the mind? Using the latest technology and a all-to-real simulation, scientists hope to answer a question as old as imprisonment itself. What happen inside your brain when you are left truly ALONE?

Step Into Liquid (2003) - Full Documentary

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to ride at Pipeline, flirting on the edge of some of the ocean's most powerful and dangerous waves, then you're ready to Step Into Liquid. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

Riding Giants (2004) - Full Documentary

A semiserious, multigenerational insider's look at the origins of surfing, the colorful and subversive birth of surf culture, and the mythology and lure of the big wave. Riding Giants is a study in individuality and freedom, the pursuit and techniques of pure kinetic pleasure, and the risk taking and attitudes that characterize its leading figures.
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FLIPPAH_NINJAH:  YA I SAW THA MOVIE.... 5 months ago

World's Most Dangerous Drug - National Geographic Channel

Methamphetamine, or "meth" for short, is considered one of the hardest addictions to quit. Across the U.S., its abuse is ravaging rural communities and cities alike. What makes this drug so powerful, addictive, and destructive? Lisa Ling goes inside this epidemic to expose why many are calling meth the "World's Most Dangerous Drug."

World's Most Dangerous Gang - National Geographic Channel (CAUTION: GRAPHIC)

From the back alleys of Los Angeles to the capital cities of Central America, the Salvadoran street gang known as MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, is a deadly threat with tentacles that appear to be spreading. Explorer investigates the dark underbelly of one of the world's most dangerous gangs — a super-violent criminal franchise dubbed by some in law enforcement as the "new Mafia."

Nuclear test by the US, Trinity through Buster-jangle

1951 - Operation RANGER was the first continental nuclear test series conducted at the Nevada Proving Ground (now called the Nevada Test Site). With the exception of the Trinity shot in New Mexico, all previous weapons testing was conducted at the Pacific Proving Ground in the Marshall Islands area. From January through February, 1951, five airdrop tests were conducted.
Brent:  Some of the shots were designed to test trigger devices for weapons to be tested in Operation GREENHOUSE scheduled for the Spring: Able, January 27, 1 kiloton Baker, January 28, 8 kilotons Easy, February 1, 1 kiloton Baker-2, February 2, 8 kilotons Fox, February 6, 22 kilotons. Because of the low yields of the devices, the military conducted many tactical nuclear effects tests for the entire operation. Textiles, plastics and wood were placed at various intervals to measure the effects thermal radiation. 11 months ago

Off the Grid: Life On The Mesa

Twenty-Five miles from town, a million miles from mainstream society, a loose-knit community of eco-pioneers, teenage runaways, war veterans and drop-outs, live on the fringe and off the grid, struggling to survive with little food, less water and no electricity, as they cling to their unique vision of the American dream…

Warriors of the French Foreign Legion

If you are on the run, if you search for excitement, if you have nothing to loose, then you go to the french foreign legion. Some call it an army of thieves because it is said, that no one comes to the foreign legion if everything is allright in your life. That’s why you have to sell everything you own when you join the french foreign legion. You even get a new identity - if you wish. All you have to do is survive for a minimum of five years and follow the orders of your superiors.
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Synesthesia: A mini-documentary

An interesting little mini-doc on synesthesia, the mixing of senses. For instance: a synesthete might see colors when listening to music, or taste flavors when hearing a spoken word. In this documentary, Dr. David Eagleman of Baylor College of Medicine explains this condition, and four synesthetes explain how they perceive the world.

National Geographic - Situation Critical - Hollywood Shootout

It is one of the most dramatic police gun battles ever waged on American soil. On February 28, 1997, two notorious criminals - dubbed the High Incident Bandits - carry out an armed robbery inside a Hollywood bank. They are spotted by undercover officers, and police act quickly to surround the bank. But the bandits are armed with thousands of imported steel-plated bullets, full body armor and five machine guns, including three AK-47s. Go inside the violent stand-off.