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Dinomite #9: Herr Dinosaurier Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Keystone: As the owner has not responded to my prior note, I am archiving this cache page. Please note, cache pages that are archived by a Reviewer due to maintenance issues cannot be unarchived.

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Keystone
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Hidden : 4/27/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is an easy and fun puzzle cache. It is the ninth in a series that we will be placing around Pittsburgh that were inspired by the creative artwork from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's DinoMite Days in 2006.


Modeled after Cow Parades in Chicago, the Pittsburgh exhibit featured 100 fiberglass dinosaurs. This project was sponsored by local businesses and organizations who had the opportunity to decorate their dinosaur. They were then placed around the city for all to see. Although many of these dinosaurs are no longer in the city, some still reside in the 'burgh. This series will show you where some are located. Hope you enjoy. Pictures are welcome but please do not post a photo that would give away too many of the puzzle answers. Thanks.

The above coordinates will take you to one of the dinosaurs. This one resides on Herr's Island, in the Allegheny River near the 31st bridge . The cache container is a camo'd pill bottle and is located not far from the dino. If you drove directly to the dino, you will need to move your car before going to the final cache location. BYOP. Hope you have fun. The cache is located at:


N40 27.ABC
W079 58.DEF


where A through F can be determined by correctly answering the following dino-related questions:


A What kind of dino is Herr Dinosaurier?
• Apatasaurus
• T. Rex
• Stegasaurus
• Pterydactyl
• Triceratops
 
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
B What color is the dino's neck (collar area)?
• Green
• Pink
• Black
• Orange
• Purple
 
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
C How many rectangles are in the closest grate in the cul de sac?
• 8 x 10 = 80
• 12 x 12 = 144
• 10 x 14 = 140
• 9 x 13 = 127
• 11 x 11 = 121
 
• 1
• 3
• 5
• 7
• 9
D What is the predominant color of the fifth spine plate on the back (starting from the dino's "nose")?
• White
• Red
• Blue
• Orange
• Yellow
 

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
E What is the shape of the objects on the dino's lower left rear leg?
• circles
• stars
• triangles
• squares
• hexagons
 
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
F What are the last four digits of the number you should call if you leave your car unattended right near the dino?
• 2100
• 6300
• 4700
• 9400
• 3800
 

• 0
• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

Congrats to nobody8 and SCPO Rich for the co-FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Orngf fpvffbef ohg ybfrf gb cncre! Qba'g tb qbja gur uvyy.

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)