Man faces prison after trying to collect all the elements of the periodic table

Gotta collect ’em all: the passion behind collecting

As senior Rory Akin opens his closet, he’s not met with a typical array of clothes or dusty boxes. Instead, he sees his array of periodic elements — ranging from copper to radioactive uranium — all tucked safely within the shelves. Staring at the results of his hard work after years of searching for and purchasing these elements, he gleams at them with pride. Collecting is a hobby that often starts at a young age, whether it’s rocks, coins or st…

Man faces prison after trying to collect all the elements of the periodic table

A man from Australia could serve 10 years in prison due to his efforts to acquire some rather questionable materials. When it comes to collecting thin...