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The Story of the Nuclear Boy Scout

Feb 22, 2024 · 40m
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  • David Hahn, the 'Nuclear Boy Scout', built a nuclear reactor.
  • He achieved this feat in his mother's potting shed.
  • The homemade reactor was functional, demonstrating his scientific ambition.

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