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The Radioactive Boy Scout

Book • 2002
The Radioactive Boy Scout by Ken Silverstein tells the astonishing true story of David Hahn, a young boy who attempted to build a nuclear reactor in his backyard.

Driven by an insatiable curiosity about nuclear energy, David's experiments led him down a perilous path, exposing himself and his community to significant risks.

The book explores the intersection of scientific curiosity and the potential dangers of unchecked experimentation.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Phoebe Judge
as the book written by
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Ken Silverstein
, who was interviewed for the podcast.
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The Boy Scout
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Chuck Bryan
as the author of the book about David Hahn, the Nuclear Boy Scout.
The Story of the Nuclear Boy Scout

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