Iowa, US

Five scientists are concentrating closely on a chicken, hoping that it will do something of interest. One scientist thought he saw the chicken do something an hour-or-so ago, but the other scientists did not see that thing happen. Scorn has been poured upon the mistaken scientist, and gravy may be poured on the chicken later if it fails to demonstrate something worthy of a peer-reviewed article.

At this time, the scientists all agree that the chicken will probably fit in the autoclave.