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GAG20 - Do You Know Your Superheroes? Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 10/26/2013
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache has been placed for the GAG20 event and should not be found before 6:00 PM on the 1st of November, 2013.

Anyone caught doing so will have to deal with Captain Flatulence, the bean loving superhero.


The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates. Please don't go there! 
The cache IS located within two kilometers of the posted coordinates.

This is a straightforward puzzle that will test your superhero knowledge or your Googlepedia skills.

Additional, basic calculations will be required in the field once you have located the first waypoint.

On to the quiz portion of the program.
For 20 points and the key to the washroom:

A - Earth's Mightiest Heroes, The ________.  Calculate the DR (digital root).

B - Hal Jordan's alter ego. Calculate the DR and add 1.

C - Justice League's original female member. Calculate the DR.

D - Robin's partner ______. Calculate the DR and subtract 1.

E - Ororo Munroe's alter ego. Calculate the DR and subtract 3.

F - Is known for his nonsensical battle cry, "Spoooooon!" - Calculate the DR.

G - Tony Stark's alter ego. Calculate the DR.

H - The Incredible ____. Calculate the DR and add 2.

I - The Amazing _________. Calculate the DR.

J - The quintessential Canadian superhero. On a canoeing trip in Algonquin Park, he was hit by lightning while portaging. Calculate the DR and subtract 6.

The first waypoint is located at N 45 AB.CDE W 75 FG.HIJ


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Upon arrival at the solved coordinates, look on the feature for the two numbers mentioned below to perform the calculations that will lead you to the cache.

K - On the lower right corner of the feature is a number comprised of 4 digits, a dash, and two digits.
Perform the arithmatic expression as shown and divide the result by 17.43.

L - At the top of the feature is a speed limit. Add 3.817 to that value.

From your solved coordinates, project a waypoint K metres at L degrees true.

Now go find the cache.


When placed, the cache contained a stash note, log roll, 2 pencils, and a desiccant pack.
Consider bringing your own pen or pencil "just in case".


Look inside the container for information on how to find GAG20 - Do You Know Your Superheroes - BONUS (GC4PXHT).



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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zhygv-gehaxrq gerr. Pnzbhsyntrq 1 XT CO wne.

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)