For that little glow-in-the-dark child in all of us…
Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab
Only available from 1951-1952, this science kit for CHILDREN included 4 types of uranium ore, a Geiger counter, a comic called “Dagwood Spits The Atom” and a coupon for ordering MORE radioactive materials. One of the four uranium ores included was Po-210 (Polonium) which, by mass, is 250,000 times more toxic than hydrogen cyanide. “Merry Christmas Kevin, here’s that giant box of poison you asked for.”
Only available from 1951-1952, this science kit for CHILDREN included 4 types of uranium ore, a Geiger counter, a comic called “Dagwood Spits The Atom” and a coupon for ordering MORE radioactive materials. One of the four uranium ores included was Po-210 (Polonium) which, by mass, is 250,000 times more toxic than hydrogen cyanide. “Merry Christmas Kevin, here’s that giant box of poison you asked for.”
This gem came my way via my roomie’s ex-husband, who is currently fighting a cancerous tumor in his sinuses. Please keep a good thought, or pray for him, if that’s what you do. And yes, his name is…wait for it…DAVE!
Oh man, I actually remember that one!
and thoughts and prayers for Dave.
Posted by Old NFO | December 12, 2012, 10:56 amThank you kind sir! If I’d been a few years older, I probably would have begged for one for Christmas!
And thanks for thinking of Dave.
Posted by guffaw1952 | December 12, 2012, 11:08 amDarn. I never got the GOOD toys. :^)
Posted by Rev. Paul | December 12, 2012, 11:14 amMy favs were a Robot Commando and a chemistry set – kept buying cp KNO3 at the drug store…
Posted by guffaw1952 | December 12, 2012, 11:17 am