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Wooden Book of Puzzles Has Locks You Have to Solve to Turn The Pages

Will you be able to solve this one-of-a-kind mystery book?

If you are an avid reader of mystery novels, then you would definitely love this book. Thanks to laser-cutting technology, this wooden book combined two things that will wake your senses — reading and solving puzzles. Codex Silenda: The Book of Puzzles is a five-page book of intricate puzzles that is unlike any other. It is not your typical mystery book.

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Codex Silenda was created by industrial designer Brady Whitney. Each page is a unique puzzle that the reader needs to unlock to be able to advance to the next page. The next chapters to the story are also locked by a more difficult puzzle.

The Book of Puzzles revolves around the adventures of Leonardo da Vinci’s apprentice who happened to encounter the puzzle. The Codex serves as a trap to prevent spies and other people from stealing Da Vinci’s works and the only means of escape is by solving the puzzle before Da Vinci returns from his trip.

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The First Page is called the Mechanical Iris

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It contains the portal that pulls in the apprentice after he attempts to open the puzzle book.

After you've figured your way out of the Mechanical Iris, Rotating Maze welcomes you on the Second Page

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To traverse the maze,a peg and a central dais that hides the maze from the user’s view must be used to be able to navigate through.

Geneva Gears Wecome You on Page 3

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A Geneva Wheel Mechanism and a series of gears hidden beneath a floor with various channels that run through is part of the next mystery. The six wheels to the gears that must be placed in their order.

Fourth Page is composed of the Paradox Sliders

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The fourth page contains fourteen sliders that must be properly aligned in their respective positions to release the bolts that are locked by the holding hooks.

The Final Stage is the Cryptex Lock to Your Escape

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Finally, a four rune code of a language unknown must be solved to get your freedom. Solving all the puzzles up to the final page would lead to a reward. That is – if you can.

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20 Illustrations That Will Make You Understand Women’s Daily Lives And Struggles

No explanation needed, because women.

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Being a woman takes a lot of work, hard work I mean. They have a lot of maintenance to do, from straight to curly hair, no-make-up look -- but they are really wearing a layer of foundation, concealer, primer and all.

They also have facial cares to think of, mani and pedi, scrub, spa among others and, of course, their daily rituals. How can a woman survive without doing their religious regime every morning and night? You know, facial wash, toner, moisturizer, serum, and the list goes on.

Women are also the only ones who are suffering from PSM or Premenstrual Syndrome, where they often feel unexplainable emotions, hunger, hatred, suffering, depression, anxiety, and the-list-continues feelings in an instant.

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Artist Creates Breathtakingly Vibrant Colored Pencil Drawings

US-based artist Morgan Davidson creates colored pencil drawings so stunning, you won’t be able to stop staring at them!

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What is it with all these artists and their amazing artworks? It's like there are mere mortals struggling to draw a straight line, and there are masters like Morgan Davidson who create the most amazing colored pencil drawings.

Morgan's stunning colored pencil drawings are not only bright, bold, and beautiful, but they're so sharp and crisp that you could almost swear they were printed out. From beautiful women to scenery to surreal artwork, Morgan Davidson never ceases to amaze.

Let's have a look at some of her artworks, shall we?

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Get Stunning Miniature Worlds on Your Fingers With These Wooden Rings

Want a unique accessory that no one else has? Get these tiny wooden rings with beautiful landscapes inside them!

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Rings are an understated accessory that make a huge impact on an outfit. With the many things people do to draw attention to their hands, such as making gestures, eating, or fixing their hair, rings instantly get the attention of their audience. But while there are a lot (and I mean a lot!) of ring options out there like simple bands, intricately set stones, and fingertip rings, those who really want to draw attention to their fingers might want to pick this option.

Secret Wood is a Canada-based online shop that sells gorgeous handmade wooden rings with fantasy-like worlds in them. Whether you like spring scenery, snowy winter landscapes, or fiery forests, Secret Wood can create these worlds for you. Each one-of-a-kind ring is made using fresh wood and jewelry resin, and no two rings are identical. In fact, once a buyer has chosen a ring design from their shop, they'll send over a picture of the ring they made to make sure the buyer is 100% happy with the design.

Each ring is made with love over a period of 5 - 6 weeks. Sure, that's quite a wait, but can you really hold it against them when each ring is so stunning?