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A Matter of a Degree - Nifty Fifty Puzzle #15 Mystery Cache

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UTtoTX: Construction has changed the area too much to keep this one in its current location.

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Hidden : 3/20/2010
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the posted coordinates.


How well do you know, or can find the answers to some puzzles about our great 50 United States?


We know how critical just 1 degree can be when we are geocaching. Pilots know how critical being off course by just 1 degree can keep a plane from reaching its destination.


There are other degrees, those given by colleges and universities to students who complete their own courses. Interestingly, Wyoming has only 1 university. We are true blue Cougar fans, but happily cheer for the Utes as long as they're playing someone else!


Listed below are names of 10 universities in different states. The key to solving these puzzles can be found here. Not hard, just a little exercise in spinning the wheels of those brain cells.

Match the college to its state to find the final coordinates


N 40° (KY) (MO) . (AL) (MO) (VA)
W 112° (AL) (FL) . (MI) (MO) (KY)

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fghpx! Qvssvphygl vf sbe gur chmmyr abg gur pnpur!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)