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Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Puzzle Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/28/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is NOT at this location, which is in the middle of a swamp! You will need to answer some questions to find out the true coordinates


     



Stamp Collecting is one of lots and lots of different merit badges that boy scouts can earn.
There are a number of requirements for the Stamp Collecting merit badge -
if you are interested, you can view them here


This cache replaces 'Stamp Collecting Merit Badge' . Refinds are welcome. The old cache was at a location that at times could get way too busy and people have had problems finding the cache without being seen, or worse not being able to put it back after signing it.
The replacement cache is now at the coordinates
North ST AM.PCO West LLE CT.ING.
To find the coordinates, you will need to answer the following questions.

S: How many sides (edges) does a postage stamp usually have?
T: Is the study of stamps called (1) philanthropy (2) philately (3) physics (4) philosophy?
A: Is a mint stamp a (1) used stamp (2) mint scented stamp (3) candy stamp (4) unused stamp ?
M: What year was the BSA stamp collecting merit badge created 1_32?
P: Was the 'Inverted Jenny' a (1) ship (2) animal (3) bike (4) plane?
C: How many main requirements are there to complete the BSA stamp collecting merit badge?
O: How many straight sides are there on the BSA stamp collecting merit badge patch?
L: What is the BSA stamp collecting merit badge id number 1_8?
L: How many letters does the word have that describes the stamp required to send a letter overseas quickly?
E: What year was the world's first postage stamp issued _840?
C: How many 'Treskilling Yellow' stamps are known to exist?
T : How many sub-requirements are needed to complete requirement 3 of the BSA stamp collecting merit badge minus 1 ?
I: For the BSA stamp collecting merit badge, how many options are there for requirement 5?
N: What is the month of issue + the day of issue of the 'Basel Dove' +1?
G: How many pennies would it have cost to buy three of the first commercial postage stamps when they were first issued?
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com

I am a boy scout and this is my first cache (2nd time round) - I hope you enjoy it :-)
There is space for stamps if you feel like leaving any

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