We Made A New Channel!
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell • 2026-01-16T15:30:05Z • 3:03 • intermediate • History
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Exciting news! A new channel has emerged to explore the stories that haunt our nights, and it promises to be a thrilling journey into history and mystery.
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palisade
/ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
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A fence or wall made of wooden stakes or tree trunks, used as a defensive structure.
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The villagers built a strong palisade to protect themselves from the incoming attackers.
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turmoil
/ˈtɜrˌmɔɪl/
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A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
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The country was in turmoil after the sudden change in government.
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severed
/ˈsɛvərd/
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Cut off or detached; separated.
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The severed branches lay scattered on the ground after the storm.
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contemporary
/kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
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Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the same time period.
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The artist is known for his contemporary style that reflects modern issues.
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gravitational
/ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/
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Relating to the force of attraction between objects with mass.
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The gravitational pull of the Earth keeps us grounded.
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sophisticated
/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
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Highly developed, complex, or refined in design or structure.
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The software is sophisticated enough to handle complex calculations.
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