A School Desk That Can Save Lives During An Earthquake

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In the '50s, American students practiced taking cover under their desks to protect themselves against nuclear attack. That precaution, of course, would have been pointless under those circumstances, but it could save lives in the case of an earthquake. The Earthquake Proof Table, designed by Bezalel student Arthur Brutter and instructor Ido Bruno, is engineered to shield two students from a ton of debris.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 5, 2012 2:03 AM
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