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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 22/06/2026

Plop Plop Plop 🌚 This is what Nightshift scribbles look like before we paint the final scene

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 18/06/2026

Don't mind us throwing a little ragebait into the next Nightshift video for you 🌚

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 05/06/2026

The team heading into the weekend like... 🌚 (Scene from our upcoming Nightshift history nugget)

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 27/05/2026

As we discover more exoplanets, we are beginning to wonder whether there could be worlds that are far better suited for life than Earth ever was. Could there be a Super-Earth that is not just habitable, but truly ideal for life? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/PerfectPlanet

An illustration of Earth placed next to a much bigger planet similar to Earth. Speech text comes out of the bigger planet, saying "I'm you, but better."

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 26/05/2026

A brand new star system is waiting for you on Star Birds! Our hottest update yet lets you explore the scorching grounds and lava lakes of Cinnakeet, and who knows, you might even meet a mysterious new alien there! Get Star Birds now in Early Access, available on Steam! 🚀 kgs.link/starbirds

An illustration of a machine placed next to a lava pit, with a birb wearing googles standing next to it. A nearby star and asteroids can be seen in the background.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 13/05/2026

The ninjas never existed. At least not the way you think. The real story is weirder, and way more interesting. Watch our latest Nightshift video to find out who the real shinobi were, and why almost everything we believe about ninjas is wrong: kgs.link/ninjas 🌚

An illustration of a close up view of ninja wearing a mask. Only an angry expression of ninja's eyes can be seen.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 05/05/2026

The German population is rapidly aging and facing a growing imbalance between the number of workers and retirees. Is there a way to avoid the demographic collapse and if so, how? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/Germany

An illustration of the word ‘Germany’ in bold stylized lettering, surrounded by flames and placed against a dark, smoky background.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 23/04/2026

Cleopatra VII, the last queen of Ancient Egypt, was a highly skilled and ruthless political player. Our new video explores her life, and how she became the target of a final conflict, the one that would decide the fate of Egypt. Watch it here: kgs.link/CleopatrasNemesis 🌚

An illustration of Cleopatra standing in between two pillars, with outstretched arms, holding a staff, with blood dripping from her hands and ancient structures in the background.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 22/04/2026

What is this feeling of divine power, royalty…and betrayal? Could it be coming from tomorrow's new video on our Nightshift channel... 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

An illustration of a woman sitting before a towering statue with glowing eyes in a dimly lit, temple-like room.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 21/04/2026

Your mind is the only place in the universe that only you can access. It’s where all of your thoughts, memories and emotions exist. A whole inner universe shaped by your biology, experiences and imagination. What exactly is our mind? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/MostSecretPlace

An illustration of a dissected brain connected to wires and placed on a glowing platform in a laboratory, with two scientists observing it from the side.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 31/03/2026

In the 19th century, the British Empire and China got into a conflict because of one substance: opium. Our new Nighshift video looks deeper into the Opium War, and how a simple craving for tea led to a full scale war. Watch it here: kgs.link/OpiumWar 🌚

An illustration of a queen with a smirk on her face, holding open her cloak and revealing several small bottles with a glowing substance inside.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 30/03/2026

Oh, where is this alluring smell coming from? Could it be from tomorrow's new video on our Nightshift channel... 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

An illustration of an owl sitting on a wooden beam inside a house, looking at a room full of people relaxing, sitting or lying down, with soft-shaped smoke spreading through the room.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 30/03/2026

Project Plowshare was an attempt to use nukes for practical purposes: from digging canals to reshaping entire landscapes. But instead, it turned into an environmental disaster. What happened to it, and why did it fail in the end? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/ProjectPlowshare

An illustration of a close-up of a person wearing goggles, with reflections of explosions visible in the lenses.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 27/03/2026

No resource on this asteroid can hide under the ice once you unlock the Ice Extractors! Have you already started your space adventure? Star Birds, which we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 15/03/2026

We are sure there is an asteroid hiding somewhere in there behind all of the buildings… 🤔 Explore this and many more asteroids in Star Birds, which we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 Get it now in Early Access on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 13/03/2026

More than two thousand years ago, one of the deadliest battles in Indian history changed the course of the entire empire. Our new Nighshift video looks deeper into the story of Emperor Ashoka, and how his change of heart changed the course of history: kgs.link/IndiaExport 🌚

A close-up illustration of Emperor Ashoka riding an elephant and holding a spear. The elephant has a decorative cover on top of its head and its eyes have a menacing glow to it.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 12/03/2026

Hmm, what is this rumbling sound coming from tomorrow's video on our Nightshift channel tomorrow... 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

An illustration of a dramatic battle scene featuring warriors riding elephants while throwing spears and shooting arrows. A cloud of dust can be seen in the background and all around them.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 10/03/2026

Most of the universe is made of cosmic voids: seemingly empty, yet dynamic structures that grow, merge, and shape the entire architecture of the cosmos. What exactly are they, and what role might they play in the future of the universe? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/Supervoids

An illustration of a spaceship flying from an area full of stars and galaxies, and into a cosmic void, with a text saying "Hellooo...?" extending out of it.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 27/02/2026

When gold was discovered in California in 1848, hundreds of thousands rushed west. But one man understood that the real gold wasn’t in the ground. Our latest nightshift episode looks at how greed helped build (and scar) America forever: kgs.link/goldrush 🌚

Close-up of a person holding a glowing yellow gold nugget near their wide-open eye, reflecting its light.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 26/02/2026

Oh, what's this? Looks like a shine, coming from tomorrow's video on our Nightshift channel tomorrow... 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

An illustration of a hand holding golden nuggets, with a dark background and glowing eyes that are looking at the nuggets.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 24/02/2026

We need a lot of sulfur, and a lot of aluminium! Now, can someone ask Ruth what exactly we need them for? Star Birds, which we created together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available in Early Access on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 17/02/2026

The obesity is one of the unhealthiest things that can happen to your body. Still, the new weight loss drugs are changing people’s lives in a way no diet ever has before. How do these drugs work, and could they change public health forever? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/Ozempic

An illustration of a person lying on their back while injecting a glowing substance into their abdomen with an injecting device. A network of bright, interconnected nodes spreads across the body from the injection point, and the person has a surprised look on their face.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 14/02/2026

Who said asteroid mining can't be relaxing? We find this quite relaxing… In fact… maybe even.. too rela- 🦆💤 Are you ready for your space adventure? Star Birds, a game we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 13/02/2026

For 72 years, Louis XIV ruled Europe. But he couldn’t rule his own body. Behind the gold and spectacle, Louis XIV endured the brutal limits of 17th century medicine. Learn about Louis XIV's tragic life in our newest Nightshift episode: kgs.link/LouisXIV🌚

Portrait of Louis XIV. The left side of the face is his royal, Sun King self, the right side of his face shows a worn-out version marked by illness.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 12/02/2026

It's almost time to shed light on yet another story from our past. Tune in to our Nightshift channel tomorrow... 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

An illustration of a painting, partly hidden behind the curtains.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 30/01/2026

For centuries, humanity hunted the largest animals on Earth. Whale oil powered cities, fueled industrialization, and pushed species to the brink of extinction. Our latest Nightshift episode explores the history of commercial whaling: kgs.link/ngt_whalefuel

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 29/01/2026

Something is surfacing on our Nightshift channel tomorrow... 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

An illustration of a boat approaching the tail of a whale.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 25/01/2026

Launch Pad, check! Chemical Lab, check! Extractor, check! We're ready for the extraction! Don't miss out, and join us on this space adventure! Get Star Birds, which we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 23/01/2026

Get Star Birds First Major Content Update with 25% off! ✨ Jump into your space rovers and explore the new quests in a completely new Star System full of verdant vegetation and creepy critters! Now with 25% off for a limited time! kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 16/01/2026

We’re launching a new channel! Explore the weird, beautiful, and sometimes unsettling side of history with us. 🌚 Watch the first video now: kgs.link/ngt_pirateprincess

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 14/01/2026

Friday, 16th – 4pm CET 🌚 kgs.link/nightshift

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 10/01/2026

Our birbs have quickly learned that all asteroids can be important to the mission. Even the smallest ones can hold valuable resources! Star Birds, which we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 07/01/2026

From breaking solid rocks with hydraulic roots, to using fungal networks to build underground empires that can stretch for kilometers, trees keep proving why they might be the most fascinating lifeform on Earth. Watch our full video to learn more: kgs.link/TreesAreAir

An illustration of a large tree with a person standing and looking at it nearby for scale. There are rocks and bushes further away from the tree and roots reaching deep underground.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 27/12/2025

When the pipe is so long that you forget what resource you're extracting. But whatever it is, it's getting delivered to the main station now! Star Birds, which we created together with Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available in Early Access on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 16/12/2025

Star Birds is now 20% off for a limited time on Steam! Start your space adventure and get it in time for the beta version of the first Early Access content update, which is scheduled for release on December 18th: kgs.link/starbirds

An illustration of Duck and Toucan in spacesuits, with asteroids surrounding them. Duck is holding a candy cane, and there is a rocket decorated with the Christmas lights flying in the background. Text: Get -20% off Star Birds.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 12/12/2025

From intense lasers, to shockwaves and exploding cells, laser removal is one of the most intense things your body can go through. How do powerful lasers destroy the ink, and how does your immune system clean up the aftermath? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/LaserTattooFun

An illustration of a tattooed arm being treated with laser removal. Bright laser beams are focused on a part of the tattoo where the skull is, which extends further with a design of a snake and leaves, emitting sparks and smoke as the tattoo is being erased.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 11/12/2025

Nothing lights up an asteroid like a properly working Chemical Lab! A few more of these, and we're ready for the holidays! Are you ready for your space adventure? Star Birds, a game we developed together with Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 05/12/2025

Modern humans have been around for only 200,000 years, and now, we've turned the entire history of humanity into our second animated movie! From the first humans in Africa to ancient tools, art and civilizations, experience all of human history in just one hour: kgs.link/TimelineOfHumanity

An illustration of a split between two eras, showing early humans with spears on a cliff at sunset on the left, and a futuristic cityscape under a starry sky, with a space rocket on the right. The title "All of Human History" is displayed in the center of the illustration.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 02/12/2025

Thanks to new data from telescopes, we could be standing on the edge of the next great revolution in physics! When did first galaxies really form, and why are the huge cosmic voids not following the cosmic principles? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/CosmicCrisis

An illustration of a galaxy with bright bursts of energy radiating from its center.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 28/11/2025

Prepare your Ice Extractors! Let's see what's hiding under all this ice! Don't miss out, and join us on this space adventure! Get Star Birds, which we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 25/11/2025

Trees are amazing! They build their bodies from thin air, move water with pressures that would crush a human, and grow using a system of living cables wrapped in layers of corpses. Watch our video to find out how they work, and why they might even be immortal: kgs.link/TreesAreDead

An illustration of a cross-section of a tree trunk, highlighting the core labeled "Undead wood" and a glowing ring-shaped layer labeled "Alive part".

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 18/11/2025

Fat is one of the most powerful organs that controls crucial hormones, but it can be one of the most dangerous organs as well. But what exactly is it? And can the damage caused by excessive amounts be reversed? Watch our full video to find out: kgs.link/Fat

An illustration of anthropomorphized organs. In the center, a cheerful, glowing orange blob, representing fat tissue, introduces itself with a speech bubble that says “Hi, I’m fat.” Surrounding it are cartoonish organs with surprised or concerned facial expressions.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 14/11/2025

No matter how big or small the asteroid is, there's always room for more extractors! ✨ Have you already started your space adventure? Star Birds, which we developed together with our friends at Toukana | Star Birds 🐤✨ | Dorfromantik 🏡 is available on Steam: kgs.link/starbirds

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 11/11/2025

Stress is a biological superpower that helped us survive in the past, but today, it’s quietly damaging millions of lives. Watch our video to learn what exactly is stress, how did it evolve, and is it even possible to use it in a healthy way: kgs.link/Stress

An illustration of a distressed person pulling at their face.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 04/11/2025

Weed is often seen as harmless, but for many people, it can slowly become a serious problem, especially as they approach their twenties or thirties. Today, we take a closer look at how long-term daily use can affect your relationships, mental health, and life in general: kgs.link/QuitWeed

An illustration of a person surrounded by swirling green smoke, lying back with a dazed expression and a lit joint in their mouth.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 07/10/2025

AI-generated content is flooding the internet, and we're entering a new era of information overload. Watch our latest video to find out how AI slop affects the internet and why kurzgesagt videos will always remain human-made: kgs.link/AISlop

In the middle, there is an AI-generated picture of a duck. Below it, there is a human-illustrated Duck, looking at the other duck in shock, and saying "Wtf is this?"

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 10/09/2025

Our first PC game, Star Birds, is now available in Early Access on Steam! 🚀 Join your flock of Star Birds on a mission across the great beyond, establish a thriving mining operation, and discover new technologies to advance even further. Play it now: kgs.link/4n1aYnq

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 08/09/2025

Start your space adventure this Wednesday, September 10th! 🚀 Star Birds, our PC game, launches into Early Access on Steam at 17:00 CEST | 11am EST | 8am PST | 20:30 IST Wishlist now: kgs.link/4n1aYnq ✨ @toukana.bsky.social

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 04/09/2025

Full honesty: today we’re playing Silksong. But on September 10th, it’s Star Birds time. ✨ @toukana.bsky.social @teamcherry.bsky.social

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 29/08/2025

Star Birds is ready to launch into Early Access soon! Slight change of plan, though. We’re shifting launch to September 10th to avoid colliding with a massive hype-supernova: Silksong, the most wishlisted game on Steam.

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