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Favorite Pictures Idaho The World's First Nuclear Power Plant

Driving through the Potato State, we came across an interesting National Historic Landmark. Soon, there will be a detailed report, but for now, enjoy the pictures.

On December 21, 1951, Experimental Breeder Reactor-I, became the world's first nuclear reactor to produce surplus energy: it powered – yes – four light bulbs! The plant was decommissioned in 1964 and is now a museum.

Replicas of the famous four light bulbs (top right) and the names of those present when nuclear energy became light (bottom right):

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