What turned turtles into mutant turtles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Which substance gives the main characters of Family Guy superpowers? Which substance gave Daredevil his super powers? Are #1. #2 and #3 radioactive waste?
Radioactive waste
Radioactive isotopes in an ooze-like waste cause turtles to become the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In the Fox animated hit, Family Guy, radioactive waste is used to turn give the main characters superpowers.  The superhero 'Daredevil' encounters radioactive waste that blinds him as a child and gives him super powers.
wastes that contain nuclear material
Is radioactive waste a plot device for many shows?