Evolution perfects survival skills
so stealthy hunters can make their kills.
And perfect defense, well, some are close,
with poisoned glands and spiky pokes.
But is there a truly perfect hide?
Couldn't you find it with your eyes?
Could you touch it? Could you sense it?
How would you know if you found it?
Let's search for clues (with help from rhyming)
to find a cache with perfect hiding!
You'll need some tools before you come.
A UV Light is number one!
For number two, you'll need your wits,
without them, you might have some cursing fits!
Just read the clues as best as you can.
The words will keep you on the plan!
Now, on your marks, get set, and GO!
To find your start, just search below.
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Ninety-five feet at three-o-six,
will bring you to some glass and bricks.
Go through east doors, then hang a left,
Where two large portraits will soon be met.
Two men look out from frames of paint;
One holds a world, the other, restraint.
One's bright and bold, a sunlit square,
The other crowded with distant air.
Search each one! Don't be misled;
Some pyramids may hide ahead!
Tally pyramids, both far and near,
The total count is what's needed here!
Write that number down with glee,
It's the answer for letter "E".
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Now head back north and find the stairs.
Go up one floor. You're almost there!
At the top, turn to the right;
Go in the hall and grab your light.
Move along the westmost wall
and you'll find beams both big and small.
The first I-Beam from the south
Holds box eight-three-one in its mouth.
Open gently; Shine your light!
Tap your endless mental might!
Search the paths to find a wonder
Eight small digits; Hey! It's a number!
Write it down and mark it "A".
Close the lid and walk away.
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Now, head to the "info desk" nearby.
Look and see what you can spy!
Find the light with two bright eyes,
It watches you with no surprise.
On a metal girt it loves to sit.
Behind it lies a secret bit!
Tucked behind it, oh what luck—
A hidden tube! Don't yank or pluck!
Use your light! Six-two-three!
Lift the "knob" to set clues free!
Count the blue bands. (B)
Count the red. (C)
Can you add them in your head? (D)
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You've found the clues! Now, guess what's next?
It's the final part we all like best!
Are you ready for the perfect hide?
It's over on the eastern side!
Don't worry now. It's not near Zaria…
It's just in the "Collaborative Area"
On an I-beam (I know, you're shocked)
hangs a metal box and lock.
And no, that's not the perfect hide!
This box just hides the hide inside!
To get in, of course, we need a code;
(It's a good time, now, to pull your notes.)
The combination is:
Divide A by 492782
Then subtract (B+C+D+E) <—— Oh *Phew!*
Multiply the answer by thirty-nine
and there's your code!
That took no time!
Pull the lock and lift the lid!
and marvel in that hide we hid!
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And there it is! Oh my! How Stealthy!
I told you so! Quick! Grab a selfie!
The special code is on the rear.
Try not to roll your eyes and sneer.
Beneath the "skirt" you'll find the log.
Just sign it now and you're top dog!
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Trade some items if you'd like,
but please, the "hide", must stay behind.
When you're done
put all away
Lock it up and say "HOORAY!"
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We hope that you've enjoyed this hide
Even though it was inside.
Perhaps the writing made you smile?
That was the goal with this style!
And now, if you'll excuse me please,
I need to go pay some doctor fees.
Writing this way for far too long
has made this alien's brain all wrong.
(Heeeeeeeelllllllllllllp!)