Janice from The Effect Of Gamma Rays On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds
Janice: The Past: I got the cat from the A.S.P.C.A. immediately after it had been killed by a high-altitude pressure system. That explains why some of the rib bones are missing, because that method sucks the air out of the animal's lungs and ruptures all cavities. They say it prevents cruelty to animals but I think it's horrible. (She laughs) Then I boiled the cat it sodium hydroxide solution until most of the skin pulled right off, but I had to scrape some of the grizzle off the joints with a knife. You have no idea how difficult it is to get right down to the bones. (A little gong sounds) I have to go on to The Present, now-but I did want to tell you how long it took me to put the thing together. I mean, as it is now, it's extremely usedful for students of anatomy, even with the missing rib bones, and it can be used to show basic anatomical aspects of many, many animals that are in the same family as felines. I suppose that's about the only present uses I can think for it, but it is nice to remember as an accomplishment, and it looks good on college applications to show you did something in school besides dating. (She laughs and a second gong sounds) The Future: The only future plans I have for Tabby-my little brother asked the A.S.P.C.A. what its name was when he went to pick it up and they said it was called Tabby, but I think they were kidding him- (She laughs again.) I mean as far as future plans, I'm going to donate it to the science department, of course, and next year, if there's another Science Fair perhaps I'll do the same with a dog. (A third gong sounds) Thank you very much for your attention, and I hope I win!