Blast resistant doors. Biometric security. Robot massage therapists. If the apocalypse is coming, these folks want to be sure they don’t have to give up a thing. From bowling alleys to self-sustaining farms, the wealthiest elites are planning for it all to end, but they might be forgetting one major piece of the puzzle. This week’s episode is Billionaire Bunkers - Doomsday Plans for the Super Rich.
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