Shocking moment nuclear chemist ‘ate uranium’ to prove it was harmless 👇🫢 Video in comm 👀

In the 1980s, nuclear chemist Galen Winsor gained attention for making a bold statement: he claimed nuclear radiation fears were overblown—and he proved it by reportedly *eating uranium* on camera. Winsor, who had worked with plutonium and managed nuclear fuel at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington during the 1950s, believed that the dangers of radiation were exaggerated by regulators and the media.

Touring the U.S. for the conservative John Birch Society, he gave lectures, appeared on radio, and created videos challenging nuclear safety narratives. In a 1985 recording, he shocked viewers by holding a vial of uranium oxide and consuming some of it on stage. “What I’ve just done makes me high-level nuclear waste,” he joked, using a Geiger counter to scan his tongue. “According to federal regulations, they’ll have to bury me 3,000 feet underground.”

Winsor lived until 2008, dying at 82. His cause of death was not disclosed, fueling speculation and debate online. Admirers praised his boldness, with one commenter calling him a “legend” and others citing his long life as “proof” of his claims.

Still, many experts strongly warn against mimicking such stunts. Uranium ingestion, even in small amounts, can cause severe kidney damage and be fatal in larger doses. Whether Winsor actually consumed real uranium remains unclear—but the takeaway is simple: don’t try this at home.