One of the scientists just put down "Surprise Me." SCP-294 dropped down a Styrofoam cup and instantly filled it with boiling water, causing it to explode in his face.
@Filuth I believe one of its stated that due to the nature of probability, there is that chance that for one person, all things that are left up to probability come up the exact same result every single time. Unfortunately for Dr. King, that specific reoccuring probability is his, and it also happens to be apple seeds.