Well, folks, just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a model of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant—post-meltdown—that doubles as a humidifier. Yes, Etsy has truly outdone itself with this one.
Standing at 13 cm (5.12 inches) tall, 15 cm (5.91 inches) long, and 12 cm (4.72 inches) wide, this miniature tribute to the worst nuclear disaster in human history not only lights up but also emits “smoke” from the reactor zone. Don’t worry; it’s not radioactive fallout — just soothing moisture to combat dry air. Bonus: it even supports aroma oils, so your living room can smell like lavender instead of… well, history went horribly wrong.
Powering this smoky spectacle is as simple as plugging it into any USB port. Just hit the button, and voilà—Chernobyl lights up like it’s 1986 all over again. But this time, it’s intentional.
Is it tasteful? Probably not. But as Reddit’s r/ATBGE (Awful Taste But Great Execution) community suggests, the craftsmanship is oddly impressive. Plus, it works as a nightlight and may just be a conversation starter of epic proportions.
Perhaps there’s something poetic about turning one of humanity’s darkest chapters into something that promotes good health. Or maybe it’s just the weirdest home décor piece ever. Either way, we’re here for the audacity.
It is available on Etsy from Alpaca3D for a discounted price of US$80.10 (U.P. US$89). Please note sale will end in 4 days. And oh, yes, it is 3D printed, which means you can 3D print yourself by buying the STL files.
Images: Etsy.
