HOWTO survive a nuclear attack - Mutual of Omaha, 1951


This 1951 Mutual of Omaha duck-and-cover ad explains how to survive a nuclear attack, giving such wise advise as "resist the impulse to look toward the source of this burning brightness," "shield yourself from the flash of brilliance," and "be alert for the blast wave." Helpful stuff.

...and, maybe, just maybe, buy yourself a little life insurance. (Thanks, Copyranter!)

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