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How about a Challenge? Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

retiredprof: In light of geocaching's recent changes to the publishing rules, I am archiving all 150 of my challenge caches. I am a retired psychology professor, not a computer programmer. I am simply unable to comply with the new geochecker rules. I am sad that I have to do this. For those who have already begun any of my challenge caches, please note that you can still log archived caches. If you have any problems with this decision, please contact the geocaching authorities so that your suggestions may be considered.

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Hidden : 1/13/2014
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is located along the east side of the Feather River. Park at the yellow gate (394/654) and hike south on the levee. After .15 miles veer west onto the river trail and hike about a mile. Eventually, you will have to leave the main trail and use animal trails. And be sure to read the logging requirements below.

How about having some fun with a puzzle cache? Your task is to find a dozen caches with the word "how" in the title, and each forming a question (with a question mark). The word "how" must stand alone and not be part of another word. No lab or locationless or event or traditional caches are allowed, and only one cache from a series is permitted. See my examples below. Yes, indeed, this is a challenge...how about giving it a try?

132CK---Dewey know how to find it?------10-22-12 (Puzzle)
3CFCF---How about some math?-----------10-18-12 (Puzzle)
26NPT---How big is a letter?------------------6-09-13 (Puzzle)
YH9X----How 'bout dem Cowboys?...--------6-27-08 (Puzzle)
147C5--How far can you see?----------------6-29-08 (Puzzle)
1P5CB--How long is a name?---------------11-03-09 (Puzzle)
ECCB---How low can you go?-----------------2-28-08 (Virtual)
24VHZ--How many horses?-------------------1-27-11 (Puzzle)
2HJXT---How many shortest paths?-------12-13-11 (Puzzle)
2KCVE--How well do you know Folsom?--10-30-11 (Puzzle)
Y183----How well do you know TDA?...------5-19-07 (Puzzle)
13HJJ---How'd that get there?----------------1-12-08 (Multi)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

flpnzber

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)