The radioactive atomic energy kit, known as Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory, is now being sold by a Boston-based RR ...

Many of us remember growing up with questionable toys that would not make it onto the shelves today – whether they would not ...

For some, this included a toy that promised to teach children the mysteries of nuclear science. Enter the Gilbert U-238 ...

THE world’s most dangerous toy that contains real radioactive substances is going on sale for £3,000. The atomic energy kit from 1950 contains actual uranium and allows kids to conduct radioactive ...

The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory toy was made available to kids from the early 1950s back when atomic bombs were ...

What is less clear is how the radioactive isotopes of this badge ... marker that is a combination of Uraninite, Pitchblende, Carnotite, Gummit, and Yellowcake. Interesting story, Tritium is ...

In 1951, the toy was discontinued, with Gilbert’s company blaming “government restrictions” and the “difficulty of obtaining ...

talc and asbestos but was closed in 1944 after uranium-bearing mineral carnotite was discovered. The finding ultimately led to the site exclusion from mining due to its elevated radioactive content.