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The Krypton Factor Mystery Cache

Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A small puzzle cache around Grand Canal Dock. The cache is not at the listed coordinates; to find it you must solve the puzzle below.

The Krypton Factor was a popular TV quiz show, in which the contestants competed to demonstrate their utmost mental agility, observation, intelligence, and general knowledge to outmanoeuvre their opponents. If you possess these skills, use them to obtain the coordinates from the clue below. The location of the final cache has been hidden using a simple but novel encoding.

1044U 145709317916892

You can check your puzzle solution using this Geochecker link.

You're not there yet! Once at the puzzle location, walk 12 meters east before searching; it will be obvious why. The cache is a magnetic micro container, so bring a pen.

Safety tips: this cache can be safely completed without risking a swim. Stick to dry land and don't approach the water's edge. You may wish to supervise children and pets around this area as there are unguarded drops.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle:] Qvivqr naq pbadhre... cevzr lbhefrys sbe fbzr ryrzragny xabjyrqtr. [Cache:] Gur boivbhf uvqvat cynpr vf hfhnyyl evtug.

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)