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Forgotten facts from Cold War America

November 3, 2025 by Andy Monzant

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#2: Fallout Shelters in Backyards

Many families built fallout shelters in their backyards, stocked with canned food, water, and first aid kits. Some were homemade while others were sold as pre-fab kits.

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For a while, having one was almost a status symbol—a sign you were ready for the worst, even if it never came.

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