This pod, developed by the Japenese company Pond, Protects the user in case of tsunamis or other disasters. It was created after the large tsunami and earthquake hit Japan last year. The spherical pod made of reinforced plastic can shelter up to four people from outside disasters. The pod itself is four feet in diameter and weighs 175 pounds with urethane foam walls to prevent injury. It floats, is fireproof and can sustain over nine tons of pressure. (the equivalent of two elephants falling from the sky) The inside features GPS, solar panels, storage compartments, batteries, a life jacket, a megaphone and stored food. These can be purchased for around five thousand dollars in a variety of colors. (Getting Barbie Pink)
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