Kurzgesagt

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December 2014 Patreon supported

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What Is Life? Is Death Real?

It only took forever – here is the new video!

Dear Patrons, we’ll send our rewards today – I want to apologize to you guys that we are so inactive here on patreon. Your contributions really make a difference to us. We really owe you all a small behind the scenes video... A little insight behind the curtains for now: The truth is that we ...

November 2014 Patreon supported

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The Ebola Virus Explained - How Your Body Fights For Survival

What does the Ebola virus actually do in your body? Why is it so dangerous and why does it kill so many people? We take a look at the apocalyptic war that rages in the body after an infection by the Ebola virus and the soldiers fighting. After that we explain why it stupid to be afraid of Ebola.

Dear Patrons, thank you so much for another month! : ) We are currently finishing the last steps of the next video, which will be released tomorrow. As soon as the video is on youtube we will send you your rewards! : )

October 2014 Patreon supported

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Why War is Killing Less of Us Than Ever - a Paradox Explained

We live in the most peaceful time in human history. Wait, what? Seriously? That can't be right, there are more wars than ever! Well, no and they're killing fewer and fewer people, even though the world population is at an all-time high...and the numbers prove it! We explain how we came to this concl...

Thank you so much for your ongoing support

Dear everybody. Thank you so much for your support again. Patreon is starting to really be a sizeable contribution to our income and we are close to having one teammate complete financed by it. Which is frankly, super awesome. Without every single one of you this would not be possible. So thank you ...

September 2014 Patreon supported

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Atoms As Big As Mountains – Neutron Stars Explained

Neutron Stars are some of the most strange things in the Universe. Not quite massive enough to become black holes they are basically atoms as big as mountains with properties so extrem that it is mind-blowing. And if you get too close to a neutron star you are in big trouble…

August 2014 Patreon supported

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Some Patreon exclusive Previews incoming

Working on the graphics for our new website. So. much. fun. Spending way to much time on it.

Dearest Patrons, we have decided to finally make a "behind the scenes" video. We'll talk about who we are, why we are doing this, how our process is and we'll answer the most asked questions. Is there anything you guys would like to know?

Everything You Need to Know About Planet Earth

Planet Earth is this solid thing you are standing on right now. In your everyday life you don't really waste a thought about how amazing this is. A giant, ancient, hot rock. How did it come into existence and how big is it really? You will be surprised. The ground you are standing on is just a very,...

July 2014 Patreon supported

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Duck split in half

We were asked to design the cover for a graphic design magazine which was super cool. It involves things cut in half. Here is a little preview.

Preview

It's time for another Patron exclusive Update. Behold the secret Dinosaur society ;)

Hey Patrons, hope everybody got their perks! If not, drop me a line and I'll take care of it. Meanwhile, preview for August! Kind of space video again, we explain our home, the earth a bit.

Hey everybody! And hello to all the new Patrons! Thank you all again for your contribution! As soon as I have figured out who has gotten what I'll send all open rewards to you guys – which will be today and tomorrow! : )

Why You Are Still Alive - The Immune System Explained

Every second of your life you are under attack. Bacteria, viruses, spores and more living stuff wants to enter your body and use its resources for itself. The immune system is a powerful army of cells that fights like a T-Rex on speed and sacrifices itself for your survival. Without it you would die...

June 2014 Patreon supported

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Iraq Explained – ISIS, Syria and War

This is a bonus video we did on short notice.

Hey Patrons, sorry that I didn't do much here lately. We have been working SO much... But exciting news. We have been working day and night to bring you guys a bonus video this month. We explain the current situation in Iraq, why went to hell again and who those ISIS people are. Here a little excl...

Preview for July!

Hey Patrons – another exclusive preview for you. Seems we have our first video about the human body in July! :D

OK – all rewards just got send our! The system kind of sucks but I everybody should have gotten his reward. If anything is wrong or missing please write me a mail on Patreon! <3

Are you Alone?

To answer this question we have to take a look what "you" are first. What are you made of and where you stand in this universe. Are you your body? Your atoms? And how are your parts connected to the big picture?

Hey everybody – unfortunately there is a small problem with the perks (basically I don't know who gets what...) but we are in contact with Patreon and everything should be fixed tomorrow! Your Perks are ready to go out :)

First things first, THE CAKE. The Reward for every Patron. :)