On the lush, tropical island of Kauai, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is building a fortress – one fit for riding out the apocalypse. Is Zuckerberg Planning for Doomsday?
According to a new investigation by Wired magazine, Zuckerberg has constructed a massive compound he calls “Ko’olau Ranch,” complete with treehouses, underground bunkers, and escape hatches. This luxurious hideaway, tucked away in the Hawaiian paradise, seems designed for one purpose: surviving doomsday.
The Wired report, citing insider sources and documents, reveals Zuckerberg’s compound sits on a 700-acre plot he purchased for $170 million. It has over 30 bedrooms, 30 bathrooms, and a secret 5,000-square-foot bunker. This high-tech bunker features living quarters, storage rooms, and a handy “escape hatch.”
Zuckerberg’s team denies these claims, stating the compound is simply for “conservation, ranching and wildlife protection.” But the elaborate underground shelter and high security suggest Zuckerberg is in full prepper mode.
While locals complain of construction noise, Zuckerberg seems to be building his sovereign nation. The compound has a water tank, pump system, and food production facilities – everything needed to survive solo for months if not years.
Zuckerberg joins a growing list of billionaire “doomsday preppers” stockpiling for disaster. But with a net worth of over $100 billion, he can afford more than canned beans and a shotgun.
Mark’s high-tech Hawaiian hideaway shows even the ultra-rich are scared of the unknown. Let’s hope his bunker remains an expensive insurance policy rather than a necessary shelter from the fall of civilization.
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