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Sues Folly: Looks like this area has been taken over by teenagers. It is gone, so will archive. Thanks for your comments and favorite points.

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Hidden : 7/10/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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This cache is meant to be a salute to World Cup Soccer. This is a small camouflaged container with room for small swag - you'll need to bring a writing utensil. In order to claim this cache as found, you must physically find the cache and sign the log sheet. Please replace cache exactly as found.    Congratulations to Flintstone5611 and Hello Lola FTF.

 

 

 


Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Europe and the Americas. It has a vivid and interesting history in the world of sports. Early evidence of soccer being played as a sport finds occurrence in China during the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC. It is said that early growth of the modern soccer started in England. Some amusing facts even mention that the first ball used was the head of some Danish brigand. It is said that during medieval times, the old form of soccer used to allow many ill practices like kicking, punching, biting and gouging. The main aim was to carry the ball to a target spot. People grew so fond of the game that they would throng the field all day long. Sometimes the competition grew fierce and masses got so wild that there were frequent incidents of violence during the game. The history of soccer is rich with events, development and its growing craze all over the world. You will find yourself amazed as you learn about different times of this wonderful sport that has held our awe and admiration for over 3000 years.

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