Spinning the Pepper Shaker

I scrambled higher along the wire pantry rack, looking for something new to test! Tucked between two glass jars was a small stainless steel pepper mill with a shiny knurled knob on top. I paused—tilting my head inquisitively—and reached out to tap the cold metal ring. Tink! What happens if I twist the head? I wrapped both silver hands around the brushed steel crown and gave a brisk, firm heave. Skrr-crunch! The internal grinder groaned, and tiny, fragrant black specks showered down onto the wire mesh, tickling my whiskers with a sharp, peppery pop!