Just recently a woman was cleaning out her garage when she found some uranium. Out of all things someone expects to find lying around in the house, uranium is extremely low on the list. However, in this crazy world we live in truly anything is possible. In Phoenix, Arizona a woman found Uranium, however; this particular type of uranium was not of the dangerous type. The nuclear isotopes used in the bombs dropped on Hiroshima were like Uranium-235 which is of a different form. This uranium was Uranium-238, and is actually considered very common. It can be used in power plants, but is actually not dangerous unless swallowed or inhaled. Medical professionals say it can increase the risk of bone cancer or lung cancer as a result. This isotope was contained within a “three-inch-thick-lead case” according to news sources from Phoenix.

The explanation for how the isotope arrived in the garage was somewhat explained, but only became more mysterious upon further investigation. Her father-in-law was a chemist and conducted research on his various aspects of study at home. While this seems all well and good, there is really no explanation as to how the chemist obtained the uranium, and as he is deceased it shall main an unsolved mystery. While law enforcement states the uranium is being removed for proper disposal, the nature of uranium being found in a garage remains unsettling. All is now well, apparently, and there’s nothing anyone should worry about. Officials also tested the area for ambient radiation and found nothing particularly out of the ordinary.

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The Kid Who Made A Fusion Reactor in His Garage

A similar story with a fortunate set of outcomes happened when a boy took in interest in nuclear fusion. Taylor Wilson is from Arkansas, and he builds fusion reactors in his garage. Yes, we’re garage industry professionals that have been in the business for years and seen countless creative uses for our garages and metal building lines, but fusion reactor is one we didn’t expect. Shockingly enough, Taylor Wilson was only eleven years old when he built his first particle accelerator, and when he turned fourteen he built a fusion reactor. In an interview the boy genius stated his reasons as to why, “I’m obsessed with radioactivity. I don’t know why. Possibly because there’s power in atoms that you can’t see, an unlocked power.” When officials found out about Wilson’s unique interests and activities, they were definitely alarmed. They approached Wilson and offered him a grant after studying his abilities and research. he now works by in large as a scientist for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Energy.

While we don’t condone creating a nuclear reactor in your garage we do suggest that you take your dreams for your steel building garage as high as Taylor Wilson. Our buildings are extremely customizable, and using your garages as a hobby of any kind is highly recommended. You can even partition your garage if you order it large enough in order to separate your work space and your traditional storage space. The garage can be a place of discovery, even to the extent of extreme scientific progress as displayed above, or perhaps your father-in-law was a fan of Isaac newton and left you some surprise uranium! In any case, all you have to do is imagine the possibilities of your space and work to create it. We can help you with the heavy lifting, all you’ve got to do is make it your own.

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Steel Building Garages and Your Own Nuclear Reactor!

Whether your’re a scientists who needs a little space to store your nuclear waste, or a young boy destined to benefit the human race, steel building garages can find design the place! In all seriousness, our dedication to craft and engineering manifests itself in every product we produce. You won’t find a better option for storage, metal buildings, or nuclear reactor housings! Maybe not that last one…

If you’ve got questions about how to get a building you need, custom requirements for installation or unique specifications for your building, give us a call or contact us about a custom-quote.

 

 

 

 

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