A World of Possibilities
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In all kinds of ways, our honorees are making an enduring impact around the globe
From 100 to Eternity
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Joel Stein's absolutely bulletproof list of the TIME 100 of All Time
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Portraits: The TIME 100 Honorees
The world's most influential people, from media magnates to cultural titans and transformative leaders
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Photos: The Man Behind The Clock Video
More from Christian Marclay, the groundbreaking artist who created an epic 24-hour film work about time itself
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Video: Ai-jen Poo's Fight for Domestic Workers
Meet the woman who's been working to give nannies, housekeepers and home health aides basic rights
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Video: Barbara Van Dahlen
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Video: Cami Andersen
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200 Moments That Changed the World
Over the past two centuries, history has been changed by a series of interconnected events
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The TIME 100: A Year of Impact
This year's honorees have created ripple effects in countless fields over the past 12 months
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Money, Age and Influence
Wealth isn't everything, but it sure helps no matter what your age
The TIME 100 Gala
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The sights and sounds inside a celebration of influence
Instagram Crashes the Gala
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An inside look at the world's most influential people
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The 38 Most Influential Places in History
Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
TIME 100 Poll Results
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Who did the Web vote for as the world’s most influential?
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TIME 100 Archive
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