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This Family Always Knew There Was A Metal Door In Their Backyard. Well, They Finally Opened It...
Universal Free Press ^ | June 9, 2014 | Amanda Shea

Posted on 06/10/2014 11:59:59 AM PDT by EveningStar

A Wisconsin family who had been living in their home for over a decade, knew the whole time that there was a hidden metal door in the ground in the backyard, but somehow were never tempted to open it and see what was inside or where it led to. Until one day, after all these years, they decided to crack open the metal hatch and discover the mystery behind the door.

The Zwick family were stunned to find out that this was the entrance to a Cold War-era fallout shelter buried right there, in their backyard. A ladder led them down into a bunker, which was a treasure trove, chock full of interesting items from the past.

(Excerpt) Read more at universalfreepress.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Society
KEYWORDS: bombshelter; falloutshelter; shtf
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To: dinodino

“I would’ve cracked open that door about two days after occupying the property...”

I would’ve cracked open that door BEFORE occupying the property...


21 posted on 06/10/2014 12:10:26 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: All

Meh. Not a real newssite, more like a gathering of bloggers. Plus I am quite sure this story has been posted previously... last year or before. Probably from a legitimate site, though.


22 posted on 06/10/2014 12:10:30 PM PDT by Utilizer (Bacon A'kbar! - In world today are only peaceful people, and the mooslimbs trying to kill them-)
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To: oh8eleven

Or the crew of MH370.

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23 posted on 06/10/2014 12:10:36 PM PDT by Mears
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To: EveningStar
I was thinking more like the scene in one of the Terminator movies where Arnold pulls the cover off of the underground arsenal in the desert.
24 posted on 06/10/2014 12:12:27 PM PDT by CrazyIvan (I lost my phased plasma rifle in a tragic hovercraft accident.)
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To: thackney

I know how to hot link pics too. :)


25 posted on 06/10/2014 12:12:29 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Ju Ju beans! I used to love them at the Sat. matinee. Not good on the teeth if you have fillings though. :-)


26 posted on 06/10/2014 12:13:13 PM PDT by mc5cents (Pray for America)
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To: thackney

It looks like he really liked candy.


27 posted on 06/10/2014 12:14:47 PM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" means something different to 0bama.)
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To: TigersEye

And the abundance of Hersey’s Chocolate Syrup.


28 posted on 06/10/2014 12:16:11 PM PDT by SpinnerWebb (IN-SAPORIBVS-SICVT-PVLLVM)
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To: SpinnerWebb
That's what I mean. That one container is loaded with sugary treats. Where's the beef? lol

And more importantly, the bacon?

29 posted on 06/10/2014 12:18:56 PM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" means something different to 0bama.)
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To: EveningStar

It looks more like a time capsule.


30 posted on 06/10/2014 12:19:07 PM PDT by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: Bubba Ho-Tep
Surprising how well a lot of the stuff is preserved. I would have expected water damage, bugs, etc.
I expected to see ...
31 posted on 06/10/2014 12:19:22 PM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: TexasGator
I would’ve cracked open that door BEFORE occupying the property...

Before BUYING the property. For all they knew, there were bodies or toxic waste stored down there.

32 posted on 06/10/2014 12:19:52 PM PDT by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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To: EveningStar
Green door, what's that secret you're keepin?

THE GREEN DOOR

Not to be confused withe the porn flick Behind The Green Door.

33 posted on 06/10/2014 12:20:02 PM PDT by csvset
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To: EveningStar

The phone book contained the names of “Mr. and Mrs. [husband name] Smith.” And had alpha characters in the phone “number.”


34 posted on 06/10/2014 12:21:02 PM PDT by fwdude ( You cannot compromise with that which you must defeat.)
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To: rhinohunter

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35 posted on 06/10/2014 12:21:16 PM PDT by needmorePaine
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To: EveningStar

I had an error on your link so I searched for another site.

Nothing more, just shared a couple pics after I found it.

Cheers


36 posted on 06/10/2014 12:22:30 PM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: EveningStar

Sign post up ahead. Twilight Zone Revival.


37 posted on 06/10/2014 12:24:56 PM PDT by morphing libertarian ( On to impeachment and removal (IRS, Taliban, Fast and furious, VA, Benghazi)!!!)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Packin for mars Twinkies and Tang.


38 posted on 06/10/2014 12:26:46 PM PDT by morphing libertarian ( On to impeachment and removal (IRS, Taliban, Fast and furious, VA, Benghazi)!!!)
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To: csvset

Not to be confused withe the porn flick Behind The Green Door
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The not so 99.44/100ths pure Marilyn

If YOU know, YOU know.


39 posted on 06/10/2014 12:26:49 PM PDT by xrmusn ((6/98)"Those are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. (G Marx))".)
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To: SpinnerWebb
And the abundance of Hersey’s Chocolate Syrup

With paper labels, not printed on the can like they are now.

40 posted on 06/10/2014 12:27:32 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono (NRA)
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