Harkening back to the days of the Cold War and the backyard fallout shelter, there’s been a recent insurgence of people building and/or purchasing space in doomsday bunkers. Companies, like Vivos, charge upward to $50,000 per head for a secured residence in one of many pre-built underground shelters, and that’s only if you apply (and qualify) for membership first. There are other options as well, including shelters modeled after WWII-era “Anderson Shelters”, which can be built for as little as $500.

To me, it just seems like another way to profit off people’s fear, but who knows? Maybe having a backyard disaster shelter isn’t such a bad idea. You never know when those giant radscorpions, feral ghouls, and super mutants will come knocking.

Thanks to Huliq for the original story.

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