The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery. - Anais Nin
This volume is all about spine-tingling, thrilling MYSTERIES.
See if you can solve some or create one of your own!
Challenge 1
The Mystery of Mozart's Requiem
Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D minor was composed in 1791 and was left unfinished when he passed away. Mozart composed his Requiem with the belief it was for himself. But who actually finished this famous piece of music?
Your turn! Create half of a work of art. This could be a song, a piece of writing, or a piece of artwork. Then, challenge someone to match your style and finish it.
Challenge 2
Escape from Sacramento
Can you use your detective skills to get out of an escape room? Put your logic to the test at this virtual escape.
Did you get out? What a-ha moments did you have?
The Pentagon Puzzle: You find yourself in trapped in a small locked room. You search way to open the locked door and find a weird contraption on the floor under a table. Can you look for clues and solve the pentagon puzzle in under 20 moves to escape?
(Source: Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room)
Challenge 3
The Mystery of the Bridge to Nowhere
Create a gap that is about 12 inches across. Use different materials to create a simple bridge. Try making the strongest bridge possible.
How will you test it? What techniques will you use to build a strong bridge?
Write a mystery titled The Mystery of the Bridge to Nowhere. Incorporate your bridge into the story! Think about incorporating story elements. Make sure to build suspense for your reader!
Challenge 4
A mystery in history: What happened to the lost colony of Roanoke?
A group of people set out to explore a new land. They arrived on an island and established a new settlement. Their leader traveled back for supplies and returned a few years later, only to find the people he left behind have vanished without a trace!
What do you think happened? Learn more at the link below. Then, come up with your own theory!
Challenge 5
This is another true life mystery! Street artist Banksy is so mysterious that no one knows who he is. A few years ago, he made his painting shred itself the minute it was sold for a huge amount of money. Learn more about this mystery at the links below.
It was said that, "Banksy didn't destroy an artwork in the auction, he created one. Following his surprise invention on the night, we are pleased to confirm the sale of the artist's newly-titled Love is in the Bin, the first artwork in history to have been created live during an auction."
Why do YOU think Banksy shredded his artwork? Do you consider it destroyed, or do you think it is a new piece of art? Try creating a piece of artwork today, and turn it into something new after you create it.
Credits:
Created with images by Michelle Ding - "untitled image" • Annie Spratt - "Old stone background texture" • Kael Bloom - "untitled image" • Annie Spratt - "Old stone background texture" • Mehdi Faiz - "Best city in the world" • Annie Spratt - "Old stone background texture" • Cody Hiscox - "untitled image" • Annie Spratt - "Old stone background texture" • Annie Spratt - "Old stone background texture" • Annie Spratt - "Old stone background texture"