It all began when the media heard the theory that the end of the ancient Mayan's long count calender was doomsday, and the media blew that theory
up to global proportions.
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What’s your plan for December 21, 2012? Well, unless you are living under a rock, it’s impossible that you haven't heard about the impending end of the world on the said date. It happens to be the end date of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar developed by the Mayans. Also, some Mayan ruins apparently indicate an event that will change the earth. While some believe that the change could be a spiritual one, the others are convinced that it’s apocalyptic. Numerous other theories exist apart from the calendar one; these include the possibility of earth’s collision with a planet called Nibiru, solar flares, shifting of earth’s magnetic pole, cyclones, earthquakes and very interestingly, a zombie attack.
Have you booked your bunker yet?
The paranoia is not just restricted to the virtual world; there are many from real world who have started preparing for the doomsday. Right from underground bunkers to pods to fortified houses, people are going through great lengths to ensure their safety. In the fight for survival, what will really help is money, because then you can easily check yourself into an underground bunker devised specifically to help you survive the Doomsday. Many of these bunkers have cropped up all around the world, especially in the US. And don’t worry about it cramping your lifestyle, as you still live it up in these luxurious bunkers. One such underground shelter network Vivos is being developed by Robert Vicino at undisclosed locations across US and even in Europe. The shelters include an atrium, gym, comfortable beds, TV, medical facilities, security and food to last for a year. You can choose between co-owned shelters or the private ones. Another such underground shelter is the Survival Condo, which is a 200 feet deep nuclear missile silo that has been converted into a luxury apartment. Designed to accommodate up to 70 people, it’s well equipped to take care of all their needs for years.
Have money? Check into one of these luxury shelters
Don’t be disheartened if budget is a constraint, as there are options for you as well. A US-based company,
Deep Earth Bunkers, has several options that offer basic and frill-free shelters in the form of bunkers, condos, safe rooms and even pods. These will offer you protection from almost any disaster. Equipped with features such as nuclear filter, hidden air pipes, blast valves and blast walls, these shelters have been well-tested to withstand impact debris of 770 mph and winds of 650 mph. They have their own TV and radio show, and take orders for bunkers from all around the world.
Doomsday Capsule
A Russian by the name of Evgeny Ubiyko has built himself a
Doomsday Capsule that can house four people for forty days and can survive earthquakes, lava and storms. Built using tinfoil with four layers of insulation, it features air purification system and even showers. The capsule can roll down the hill or even float without being damaged. Built at a cost of $80,000 (approximately Rs 4,391,600), Evgeny has a plan in place to put the capsule to use. In case the world does not end, he says it can be used as saunas or industrial fridges. A Chinese businessman, Yangzong Fu, has built a survival pod and has named it ‘China’s Noah’s Ark’. The pod, which measures 4 metres in diameter and weighs over 6 tons, can house up to three people for ten months. Built at a cost of $236,000 (approximately Rs 12,966,799), it can withstand temperatures of up to 1700° C and impact of 350 tons.
Chinese businessman Yangzong Fu, has built a survival pod.
And if bunkers and pods are too claustrophobic for you, then you might want to head to the mountains. According to doom-mongers, the Pic de Bugarach mountain in small French village of Bugarach with a population of under 200, is the only place on earth that will survive the apocalypse. Since the beginning of the year, people have been flocking to this tiny village, hoping to find a place to survive. If you reach the village, then you can rent out space offered by the villagers. And if you survive the apocalypse, then you can get end-of-the-world souvenirs and even celebrate with survivors cocktail! But you might want to hurry, as according to some news reports, the authorities have decided to shut the town for tourists four days prior to the doomsday.
Daunted by the incessant queries received, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently refuted the claims by publishing an FAQ section on its
site. Do you believe the world will really end? Tell us what you think.
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2013 :)
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