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Cornell researchers find safest place to hide from zombies
Fox ^ | 2/25/15 | Kate Seamons

Posted on 02/25/2015 2:58:43 PM PST by workerbee

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The researchers used a number of techniques that are used when modeling real diseases, and the abstract ends with this dismal line: "We build up to a full scale simulation of an outbreak in the United States, and discover that for 'realistic' parameters, we are largely doomed." But Phys.Org relays a glimmer of hope by way of Alex Alemi, a grad student involved in the research: He says those who want to remain safe from the undead for as long as they can should head to the northern Rockies.

He explains that while books and movies typically show an outbreak touching all corners of the country immediately, "in our attempt to model zombies somewhat realistically, it doesn't seem like this is how it would actually go down." Yes, major cities could be toast within days, but less populated areas could be unaffected for weeks, and the northern Mountain Time Zone could be safe for months.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Science; Society; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: apocalypse; cornell; survival; zombie; zombies
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To: workerbee

Always remember, cardio and double tap.


41 posted on 02/25/2015 6:00:37 PM PST by Da Coyote
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To: workerbee

Zombies are not real, are they?


42 posted on 02/25/2015 6:08:55 PM PST by Vermont Lt (When you are inclined to to buy storage boxes, but contractor bags instead.)
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To: workerbee

Under the bed. It’s so obvious, that it’s not obvious. Besides, zombies are terrified of dust bunnies.


43 posted on 02/25/2015 6:23:37 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Vermont Lt
Zombies are not real, are they?

Why, of course not, dear.

Now close that silly book about B. Hussein Obama's voter base and go to sleep!

44 posted on 02/25/2015 6:28:05 PM PST by workerbee (The President of the United States is PUBLIC ENEMY #1)
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To: originalbuckeye

Research projects must be be determined only by the amount of funds that could be put to use. If this is the best Cornell can come up with,it’s time to kick the tires,light the fires & head on home.


45 posted on 02/25/2015 8:08:01 PM PST by oldtech
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To: workerbee; All

I’m curious just how much taxpayer money did these “researchers” get for their grant to do this study?

Seriously? Zombies?

I’m getting so damn sick of this....


46 posted on 02/25/2015 8:58:31 PM PST by Shadowstrike (Be polite, Be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
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To: tbw2

What happens when your batteries die? You probably already know this but Cracked also had an article on 7 reasons a zombie apocalypse would fail.


47 posted on 02/25/2015 9:01:16 PM PST by Hootowl
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To: smokingfrog
Can Zombies swim?

It all depends on the plot/story-line of the series/movie you are watching...

48 posted on 02/26/2015 4:26:28 AM PST by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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