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Ancient chicken doodles found on harddrive


Data archeologists found evidence of a advanced civilization in the remote highlands of a ThinkPad today. Among the artifacts recovered were a number of highly stylized sketches of chickens. Data archeologist Dr Shlee Mann speculated that these were ceremonial items. Used for rites to encourage crop fertility. He points to connections with other cultures, "We've found crop circles in South West Wales that match the style of these chickens. Obviously the work of ancient alien visitors to earth."

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