Zombies are EVERYWHERE: they're on TV shows and the news; in movies and our nightmares.  

And according to new research, if a zombie virus was to become a reality it would only take 100 DAYS for it to spread all over the world…

Yes, scientists have actually developed a complicated formula that – like the movie 28 Days Later – shows how just 100 people would be left by day 100 of an outbreak.

And after six months, the world as we know it would be gone. Finito. Taken over by things that have no doubt made Hollywood MILLIONS. 

But, surely the survival instinct would kick in? And just like Rick Grimes and co, we would fight until the end, right?

In fact, it's thanks to shows like The Walking Dead, that we actually are slightly prepared for a ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE.   

1. Remember, only shooting them in the head will destroy them 

2. Never go off on your own

3. Stay out of the woods, especially at night

4. ARM yourself: guns, crossbows and maybe a samurai sword or two will do

5. A first aid kit WON'T help if you're bitten

6. Never leave a door or window unlocked 

7. Form a gang of survivors (but only the strongest will do) – anyone going solo is gonzo

8. Don't get too close – even if you think they are dead…

9. ALWAYS make sure there is petrol in the car

10. Grab supplies – but DON'T go into a supermarket at night

11. Head for the hills – Carrauntoohil will do

12. Find yourself a good 4X4

13. RUN