David Hahn, known as the "Radioactive Boy Scout," was a Michigan teenager who, in 1994 at age 17, attempted to build a nuclear reactor in his backyard using radioactive materials from household items.
— Morbid Knowledge (@Morbidful) September 12, 2024
His project caused dangerous radiation levels, leading the EPA to dismantle… pic.twitter.com/a8fWDCW0Ww