Random Trivia Anyone?
I happen to LOVE trivia. I'm guessing you do too! So here's how this puzzle will work: I have selected 14 RANDOM trivia questions, each with a numerical answer. Convert each number into a whole number with no dashes, decimals, or colons, ie: should the answer be a time like 12:00, convert that to 1200, or, if an answer has a dash such as 99-99, you would convert that to 9999 and so on (it'll make sense when you're done). I verified each of these answers on google. So, if you don't know one, it should be really easy to look up. Don't worry, there WILL be a test at the end! :P This shouldn't be too difficult, especially for you experienced cachers (or anyone that can use the internet, really).
OK, ready? Here we go!
1.) On the Reverse side of an OLD US $100 bill, what time is on the clock? = A
2.) What is the average life expectancy of a toilet? = B
3.) The miniskirt was the main fashion style of what decade? 19?? (use only the decade in the answer) = C
4.) As a Big League PITCHER, what was Babe Ruth's Win-Loss record? = D
5.) The Smurfs were invented in Belgium in what year? = E
6.) After a failure on his first attempt, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, on his second attempt, successfully voyaged to Newfoundland in what year? = F
7.) In what year did William Young invent different shoes for the left and right foot? = G
8.) Legendary comedienne, Minnie Pearl, always wore a price tag on her hat during her performances. What was the price? = H
9.) How many years did Rip Van Winkle sleep? = I
10.) A Haiku has how many TOTAL syllables? = J
11.) The first Florin made of GOLD was minted in what year? = K
12.) Famous martial artist, Bruce Lee, was crowned the Cha-Cha Dance champion of Hong Kong in what year? = L
13.) Howard University in Washington, D.C. is located in what ZIP Code? = M
14.) Between 1960-1966 how many ballistic missile submarines were launched in the George Washington Class, also known as the "?? for Freedom" ? = N
Now, to find your Latitude, take (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J+K+L+M+N) +251 = OPQRS
to find Longitude, take OPQRS - 6177 = TUVWX
Plug those answers in as follows: N 45° OP.QRS W 122° TU.VWX
Assuming you have all the answers (and your math) correct, those coords should lead you to GZ, where the cache will be "looking" for you. There is little something in the cache for the first few people to find. Cache contains pen and paper enclosed in a baggie inside, please make sure to seal the bag as the cache itself is not 100% waterproof.
This is my first attempt at a Puzzle Cache, if anything is off or needs to be tweaked, please shoot me a message and I'll correct if needed. Be Gentle! :)
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Cache is a Dark Grey rectangular film holder marked with the geocaching logo. (you know, from back when we used rolls of film) Its about the size of a box that your checks come in. (Who still uses checks, though? Must be those people still using film ;) )
GZ is near a school but it is NOT on school grounds, however, it's close enough, i would recommend grabbing this one NOT during school hours, ie: grab early morning/late night/on the weekends/Summer. Should be a fairly easy P&G, and, as always, it helps to be kinda stealthy, just in case there are muggles on campus after hours.
HAPPY CACHING!!
*****FTF GOES TO H2OWARRIOR!!!*****