Via How to be a Retronaut, a roundup of 1960s fallout shelter ads.

Also, see an old post of ours for nifty plans from FEMA on how you can make a combination bar and fallout shelter.

“A case of Blatz Beer in your home means much to the young mother, and obviously baby participates in its benefits. The malt in the beer supplies nourishing qualities that are essential at this time and the hops act as an appetizing, stimulating tonic.” -Blatz Beer ad, 1916.

A two year old Swiss chard plant that never gets any water. It’s growing in a bed I’m not using right now. It’s huge, insect free, and growing better than the vegetables I pay attention to.

Tired of them in your fruit trees?

Via Modern Mechanix