Boy Scout builds nuclear reactor in backyard and exposes 40,000 locals to radiation

Badge

From this laboratory shed, David conducted several life-threatening chemical experiments. Where most scientists have a strict security protocol, David was just messing around. American Boy Scouts earn badges immersing themselves in various topics. From this shed, David would do anything to have a chance at a very special Boy Scout badge.

He was determined to become the first Boy Scout to pin this badge to his chest. There was just one obvious reason that no one had yet dared to take on this challenge. To achieve this badge, you had to deal with extremely complex and dangerous matter.

What did this mean? You will read it on the next page.