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Schoolhouse Rock: Multiplication....(NOT!) Mystery Cache

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LZ33
Community Volunteer Reviewer - Georgia

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Hidden : 1/19/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

In keeping with doing “fun” puzzle caches, we decided to start the year with a mid-range difficulty puzzle that keeps the math to a minimum. It will require some thought, but not to the “brain-drain” level.


Do we really need to say this? "Cache is NOT at posted coordinates". Oh, OK, then...it's "official". You really have to solve the puzzle (if you want to find the cache.)

Funny, but caches with math; not our swansong
generally have a propensity to get them wrong.
Justifyably, the logic ones we like to read
and the directions you have to heed.
Assume easy for you math might be
especially trig you won’t see.
I am truly most sincere
algebra, geometry, is not here.

Equally, at any adding, we’ll take a crack, but…
have always preferred to subtract -
invariably the numbers get smaller as you work back.
Basic geometry has no place here, and
from multiplication you need have any fear.
Division, no, (you won’t find it here);
delve on. Hopefully, the numbers soon will be clear.

Two times six is twelve, or so they claim
although ten fingers is all I have to my name.
So guess I really can’t say
in my world the numbers get in the way.
Even tho in college to the grindstone was my nose
here I am depending on my toes.
Can’t there be a better way?
alas, in angst, so far – it’s still gray.
Calculator is ever at handy
even though on the basics we’re dandy.
Here is where the puzzle rhymes end;
time for the puzzle solving to begin.

Congrats to Dougs94 and Linda for the early A.M. adventure & FTF! Sweet!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Svther bhg gur guveq naq vg jvyy tvir lbh n pyhr Bs ubj gb cebprrq naq jung gb qb. Uvqr: Abg dhvgr nf uvtu nf na ryrcunag'f rlr.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)