The Encoded Mechanism of Banal Artifacts

Step 1: Wait for the solar eclipse. If not scheduled soon, consider painting an eclipse with mustard on the tiles.

Step 2: Collect seven marbles of questionable origin and pluck your neighbor's pet goldfish whisker. If the fish lacks whiskers, improvise a drawing using invisible ink.

Step 3: Fold the instructions thrice, counterclockwise, and sing the last verse of a song that's not your favorite. Repeat until bored, but halfway through realize you’ve created a new dialect.

Unlock Mystery

Discover the surprising secret of this box! But do it in your own time — patience is key, or was it pie?