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1950s Toy That Included Actual Uranium Ore Goes On Display At Museum
hypnosec writes: The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab — dubbed the world's most dangerous toy — has gone on display at the Ulster Museum in Northern Ireland. The toy earned the title because it includes four types of uranium ore, three sources of radiation, and a Geiger counter that enables parents to measure just how contaminated their child have become. The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was only available between 1951 and 1952 and was the most elaborate atomic energy educational kit ever produced. The toy was one of the most costly toys of the time, retailing at $50 — equivalent to around $400 today.
Have worked in a school where the children weren't allowed bunsen burners, and had to simulate chemical reactions / explosions on computer software.
It's honestly NOT that unusual.
You just have to get creative. In my high school chemistry class (late 1990s), my teacher tried to requisition some lighters (for the gas), and the administration denied it. The next week he resubmitted the request, this time calling for 'butane dispensation units'. He was given the green light and away we went!
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Damn, and here I was going to have some delivered to the Whitehouse.
the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
I guess unless you like having tumors.
At first I didn't like the idea of having tumors, but it's growing on me.