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Werner Brodbeck is selling his home, but the nuclear bunker in his basement is the main attraction. The bunker will keep you safe in case of nuclear war, zombie apocalypse, disease epidemic, and meteor impact, and it will give you a chance to help those outside when you're ready. Werner even applied for the home to be officially recognised as a historical heritage property. Complete with emergency water tanks and 100 telephone lines, Werner has placed the property on the market for 1.6 million Canadian dollars, or about 1.2 million US.
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