Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory

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Step back in time to the enchanting era of the 1950s, where dreams of rocket ships, outer space, and atomic energy fuelled the imaginations of youngsters across America. Amidst the…

Here's an interesting stocking stuffer to consider ... and it's a blast from the past, literally.

A genuine "Atomic Energy Lab" was sold for kids in the 1950s that contained radioactive materials.

As a child, I remember reading the warning messages on plastic shopping bags: 'This bag is not a toy, keep away from children'. I found this statement hilarious. Of course a plastic shopping bag is…