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The World is Yours Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

LZ33: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 4/9/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Congrats gunguy&fam and TheoryofBenClan for FTF!!!!

My first hidden cache!

The Globe was constructed between 1956 and 1957 and was first used as a storage tank by the Savannah Gas Company. Its diameter is 60 feet. About two years after its completion, it was re-painted to resemble the Earth.

At one point, an elaborate mileage sign stood next to it, providing distance between Savannah and the following international cities: Amsterdam, Tokyo, Oslo, Bombay, Durban, Manila, Rio, Athens, Melbourne, London and Toronto.

The structure was re-painted again in 1998 with more realistic colors which included Hurricane Floyd heading towards Savannah. However, the storm was erroneously depicted clockwise and therefore had to be corrected.

The property's mailbox consists of a much smaller sphere, which is a representation of the Moon.

The globe can be seen briefly in the film Forces Of Nature starring Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck.

Source: Wikipedia

This is a traditional box o' goodies for those who like a little something more than a sign-and-go. Due to size and lack of imagination, this will be very easy to find. It's a better idea to go looking for it at night.

Thanks to everyone who have really enjoyed this cache and the location. I had no idea it was going to be this popular!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qba'g trg gverq.

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)