The International Institute of Oddlogy—home to groundbreaking scientific discoveries of the century—founded by the renowned Stanford Pines and Fiddleford McGucket in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Fiddleford sat in the lab, poring over notes and blueprints, absently clicking his pen in a rhythmic, repetitive fashion. With a quiet sigh, he leaned back in his chair and stretched, feeling the stiffness in his shoulders. Darn it, he thought, I could use a break—maybe play a little good ol’ banjo. He picked up his coffee and took a slow sip, savoring the warmth. He was the boss, after all; he could take a break whenever he pleased.