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Hooray, it's almost the end of the world!

Simon Balissat
26.9.2018
Translation: machine translated

The end is nigh. If the preppers are to be believed, the apocalypse is just around the corner. They don't know exactly what's going to happen, but they're preparing for every eventuality. The watchword? Find a refuge to survive extreme situations: a power cut, nuclear disaster, volcanic eruption or even war. There's no scenario that preppers can't envisage.

Preppers, those survival experts, are prepared for almost any eventuality. So we've summarised the scenarios for you, ranked by us according to their degree of probability.

See you soon

Flooding

You have to abandon your home, food becomes scarce. Due to the lack of drinking water, diseases are proliferating.

Very likely

Extended power outage

The darkness is annoying. No in-store checkouts work, so you'll need to have enough groceries and self-powered devices on hand.

Probable

Pandemic

Fatal infection on a national or global scale. You will be quarantined and will need to wear protective clothing if you leave your home.

Nuclear disaster

Everything is contaminated, food and water are in short supply. You'll have to stay in a fallout shelter.

Very unlikely

Volcanic eruption

Volcanic ash darkens the atmosphere for months. Consequence: crops lost due to darkness.

Gamma-ray burst

The protective ozone layer is destroyed, the sun's rays become very harmful: so you need to protect yourself when you go out.

Nearly impossible

Zombies

The zombie virus is spreading and threatening humanity. But since "The Walking Dead," we know what we have to do.

The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

The killer tomatoes are attacking and threatening humanity. Get ready!

Evolution

An alien life form, which arrived on Earth following a meteorite impact, is rapidly developing and threatening terrestrial life.

For those who believe

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

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When I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast. 


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