u-238

It may sound unbelievable, but in the early 1950s, a toy kit was available on the market that allowed children to conduct nuclear reactions in the comfort of their own homes. The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab, produced by the A. C. Gilbert Company, contained actual radioactive materials that kids could use to perform experiments and learn about the fascinating world of atomic … [Read more...] about The Controversial Toy Kit That Allowed Children to Conduct Nuclear Reactions: The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab