Someone spent $13 thousand on the most dangerous toy ever created.
The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab was released in 1950 and contained actual Uranium.
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It consisted of four glass jars, each with a small amount of radioactive material inside so kids could test radiation levels.
Around 5 thousand sets were released between 1950-1951 before it was pulled from shelves. The kit retailed for around $50 back then, a massive price difference from the $13.200 it sold for recently at auction.
Let's hope the new owner doesn't open the uranium jars.
One of the ‘most dangerous toys of all time’ is up for sale https://t.co/SohrSmd2nC pic.twitter.com/2MLqaxmoDL
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