Self-Replicating Birthday Candles

Origin
A common tradition in the west, candles are placed on top of birthday cakes. The number of candles signifies the number of years a person has lived. It is a superstition that if the birthday girl of boy makes a wish and blows out all the candles, the wish will come true, provided they tell no one of his/her wish.

Usage
When the candles are lit and then blown out, the candles will re-light themselves, and replicate. Originally their are ten candles, but each time they are blown out they double themselves, making the problem exponentially worse. With each attempt, the blower will gain an increasingly stronger urge for cake. To neutralize the artifact, all of the candle flames must be pinched with fingers covered in neutralizer. When all the candles are out, they will revert to the original ten. The mass of lit candles may also become a fire hazard.

Collection
This was one of several items recovered from a sting operation wherein the agents of the Warehouse caught a small-time smuggler attempting to auction off artifacts.