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Hemispheres Mystery Cache

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Ericles: This puzzle was one of my favorites but, with less than one find a year for the past 5 years it has obviously run out of potential solvers. Working the Corpus Collosum may be too painful for the new world of effortless lab cache finds and a pill bottle under every lamp post. Even knowing just what to do this puzzle strained the brain. [:D] :grin: I picked up the cache today and it was damp inside again. I really think Lock&Locks require sun to stay dry and, sheltered by one of the largest trees in the state, this one just couldn't get enough rays. That's no longer a problem and I'll concentrate my maintenance on caches that people want to try and find.

Official totals: 52 finds and 0 DNFs in just shy of 13 years.

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Hidden : 12/1/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the posted coordinates. They're good for parking. Can you force both hemispheres of your brain to work together and read the coordinates?

The functions of the human brain are split into the analytical left & the artistic right. They are connected by a mass of nerves called corpus callosum. Both halves of the brain are essential to Geocaching but perform very different functions. For instance, the Left brain will follow the coordinates right off of the cliff while the Right brain will spot the large hollow log 40 foot away. The Right brain will admire all of the pretty green colors while the Left brain recognizes it as poison ivy. Right side: Judge the bear's expression. Left side: Count it's teeth. You get the idea. This puzzle will force your brain halves to reconcile their differences and work together. Is your Corpus Callosum up to the task?


Try to say the colors of the words as fast as you can. Your right hemisphere will be fighting to ignore the left which will insist on reading the word. This is called cognitive dissonance.
GREEN     ORANGE     BLUE     RED
BLACK     YELLOW     PURPLE     PINK
RED     BLACK     BLUE     GREEN
YELLOW     ORANGE     PINK     PURPLE


The table below represents how the mind might sort the task of caching.

LEFT BRAIN CACHING
Logic
Details
Words & Language
Coordinates
Math & Science
Recognize an Ammo Can
Road Names
Decypher the clue
Paperless Caching

RIGHT BRAIN CACHING
Emotion
Imagination
Symbols and Images
Spacial Distances
Philosophy & Religion
Know how to open it
Bends in the roads
Spot the obvious hiding place
Caching without a GPS



Now give the puzzle below a try to get the coordinates.
The Coordinates are in here


When you figure out what to do and where to go you'll enjoy a nice leisurely stroll through Tatum Park. The cache is about 100 foot from the trail and well protected from muggles in the warmer months. The hike is about a mile round trip depending on how you ramble. Hunting is permitted in the park and in the areas near GZ so wear your orange if are seeking the cache November through February. Enjoy the park & the puzzle!

More information:
Monmouth County Park System - Tatum Park
Neuroscience for Kids
Play the Split Brainy Game
Lateralization of Brain Functions (wikipedia)
A Simple Left/Right Brain Test
Play Z-Rox and you'll see where I came up with the idea for this puzzle.
Check your coordinates here with the Mighty Ericles No-Frills Geochecker


This cache is certified Central Jersey!

Dawn to Dusk No Motors October=Orange Wigglies Scratchies By Bike or Hike 5280 foot Round Trip Sit & Munch Stow & Go Lotsa Walkin Central Jersey Certified

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle:] M-Ebk. [Hide:] Onfr bs uhtr gerr.

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)