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Gerald 12-08-17 09:42 PM

The bunkers built to survive an apocalypse
 
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As the Cold War brought the threat of annihilation closer, governments and citizens burrowed underground in an effort to build shelters that could survive a nuclear blast.
http://www.bbc.com/future/gallery/20...-an-apocalypse

In the 50's and sixties,this was common.

STEED 12-09-17 06:56 AM

What about the brexit apocalypse? :hmmm:

ikalugin 12-09-17 07:23 AM

Heh, the museum of cold war in Moscow (aka GO42) got mentioned.

Gerald 12-09-17 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2529956)
What about the brexit apocalypse? :hmmm:

Well...this is something bigger an a apocalypse.:03:

Reece 12-09-17 06:23 PM

One of the views is just an old telephone exchange!!:haha:

Gerald 12-09-17 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece (Post 2530073)
One of the views is just an old telephone exchange!!:haha:

Built especially for Aussies.:03:

Reece 12-09-17 11:03 PM

Yes they were called Thunderboxes!!:yep:

Gerald 12-10-17 01:20 AM

You have one of these?:)

Reece 12-10-17 02:13 AM

Doesn't everyone!!:hmmm:

STEED 12-10-17 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece (Post 2530100)
Yes they were called Thunderboxes!!:yep:

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Originally Posted by Vendor (Post 2530107)
You have one of these?:)

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Originally Posted by Reece (Post 2530110)
Doesn't everyone!!:hmmm:

I can't claim to have a fart box as you say Thunderbox. :hmmm:

Reece 12-10-17 07:17 AM

STEED's Thunderbox
https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/ima...que-toilet.jpg

August 12-10-17 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece (Post 2530110)
Doesn't everyone!!:hmmm:

I do. A cozy 4x8 single-holer with a clear corrugated plastic roof which makes it very light and airy.

Gerald 12-10-17 03:33 PM

I'ts was a small place.:o

Reece 12-10-17 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by August (Post 2530156)
I do. A cozy 4x8 single-holer

Some were double, but just imagine sitting next to someone dropping bombs!!:haha:

August 12-10-17 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece (Post 2530249)
Some were double, but just imagine sitting next to someone dropping bombs!!:haha:


Y'know I used to think that as well but an old Mainer explained to me that a 2 holers real purpose was not for them to be used at the same time but rather to accommodate two different sized butts. That's why the holes will be different sizes.


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