What's your apocalypse skill? Finding a future‑proof hobby can bring fulfillment today

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What happened

In online "prepper" communities—where people discuss ways to prepare for potential emergencies and disruptions—members often jokingly refer to their "zombie apocalypse" skills.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:05 UTC.

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