Ben, a self-proclaimed master scientist, is forced to live without technology due to an anti-technology bracelet. He tries to adapt by learning new skills such as baking, laundry, and dusting. Meanwhile, Tom, the mayor, is entrusted with keeping a priceless painting, "Portrait of the Artist as a Squiggly Man," safe after the town art museum flooded.
However, Mel and Flo, Ben's enemies from the science world, discover the painting's location and plan to steal it to fund their research. Ben must use his non-tech skills to protect the painting and outsmart the thieves. In the end, Ben successfully defends the painting using his knowledge of physics, chemistry, and water science, proving that he can be useful without advanced technology.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tom and Ben Enterprises is the name of a company owned by Tom and Ben.
2. Ben is wearing an anti-technology bracelet that prevents him from using technology.
3. Ben is developing new skills, such as baking, due to his inability to use technology.
4. Tom is the mayor of the town.
5. The town art museum flooded, and Tom is keeping a famous painting, "Portrait of the Artist as a Squiggly Man," safe in his garage.
6. Mel and Flo, enemies of Ben from the science world, are trying to steal the painting.
7. Ben tries to warn Tom about the impending theft, but Tom is too stressed and decides to go to a movie instead.
8. Ben stays behind to protect the painting and uses his knowledge of science to defend it against Mel and Flo's attempts to steal it.
9. Ben successfully protects the painting and proves that he can be useful without advanced technology.
Note: I excluded opinions and subjective statements, and only included verifiable facts.