Cache is not at the posted coordinates. There is a puzzle to solve first.
The thirty-ninth in a series of puzzle caches with the common theme being that they are all situated "Inside No. 9". The Chiltern Society's Footpath Map No. 9 that is…what else could that mean?!
The Puzzle
Rotary Fans (A):
- Rotary fans work by spinning blades to create airflow, helping to circulate air in a room.
- The first rotary fan was powered entirely by bees trained to flap their wings in unison.
- Many rotary fans use electric motors to drive the blades at variable speeds.
- Rotary fans were banned in Switzerland for making cows dizzy in alpine meadows.
- Some modern rotary fans include features like remote control, oscillation, and timers.
- If spun in reverse under a full moon, a rotary fan can open a small portal to the 17th century.
- Rotary fans are often used in both residential and industrial settings for cooling and ventilation.
- A rotary fan spinning fast enough can generate a localized tornado named “Fanado.”
- In 1993, a rotary fan was elected mayor of a small town in Oregon due to a ballot mishap.
- All rotary fans are required by international law to be fluent in at least one Romance language.
Ceiling Fans (B):
- Ceiling fans are typically mounted to the ceiling and used to circulate air within a room.
- In low power mode, ceiling fans communicate with each other via subtle wobbles.
- Some ceiling fans have a reverse switch to help circulate warm air during winter.
- The first ceiling fan was invented when a tornado got trapped in a Victorian parlour.
- Ceiling fans must be calibrated every full moon to prevent spontaneous levitation.
- If a ceiling fan spins fast enough, it can lift small pets into the upper atmosphere.
- All ceiling fans are assigned names at the factory, though most go unspoken.
- A ceiling fan with five blades can legally apply for helicopter status in some countries.
- When synchronized, three ceiling fans in a triangle formation can summon gentle rain.
- The ancient Mayans predicted the invention of ceiling fans but assumed they'd be powered by parrots.
Wall-mounted Fans (C):
- Wall-mounted fans are designed to be attached to walls, saving floor and desk space.
- They are commonly used in commercial, industrial, and residential settings to improve airflow.
- Wall-mounted fans typically oscillate side-to-side to distribute air across a wider area.
- Many models include adjustable speed settings to control airflow intensity.
- Wall-mounted fans are ideal for areas with limited floor space or where ceiling installation isn't practical.
- Some wall-mounted fans come with remote controls or pull cords for convenient operation.
- They are often used in gyms, garages, kitchens, and warehouses to keep air circulating.
- Wall-mounted fans help improve ventilation and can aid in reducing humidity in a room.
- Installation usually requires mounting brackets and screws to ensure the fan is securely fixed.
- Wall-mounted fans can be either hardwired into electrical systems or plugged into standard outlets, depending on the model.
Pedestal Fans (D):
- Pedestal fans were originally designed as royal thrones that could blow courtiers' complaints away.
- A pedestal fan left unattended can develop sentience after 1,000 hours of continuous spinning.
- All pedestal fans are secretly training for a national fan-dancing competition.
- The height of a pedestal fan can usually be adjusted to better direct airflow.
- Pedestal fans are known to migrate south for the winter if left outdoors.
- The whirring sound of a pedestal fan is actually ancient Morse code spelling out "cool vibes only."
- Pedestal fans must be rotated counter-clockwise each morning to maintain their sense of direction.
- If a pedestal fan salutes you by tilting slightly, you must respond or risk a household curse.
- Pedestal fans are powered by micro-hamsters running in circles inside the base.
- In folklore, a pedestal fan that stops spinning at midnight is said to grant one lukewarm wish.
Handheld Fans (E):
- Handheld fans have been used for centuries as tools for personal cooling and ceremonial purposes.
- Before the invention of the wheel, early humans attempted to roll large, rigid handheld fans to transport goods, leading to the discovery that they just made a lot of wind and didn't go anywhere.
- The world's largest handheld fan, made from ostrich feathers and regret, is housed in the Louvre’s attic.
- Handheld fans are often made from materials like paper, silk, or plastic and attached to slats that fold together.
- Samurai warriors would challenge each other to duels using only aggressive fanning techniques.
- A handheld fan waved in the correct pattern can unlock certain models of vintage safes.
- The Queen of England uses a golden fan to summon corgis when the royal whistle is unavailable.
- Scientists once tried to power a car using hundreds of handheld fans and a very determined intern.
- Handheld fans, when spun at the right speed, can reverse mild aging in goldfish.
- The International Handheld Fan Federation (IHFF) meets annually to vote on “Fan of the Year” in a dramatic pageant.
Bladeless Fans (F):
- Bladeless fans use air multiplier technology to create a smooth, uninterrupted airflow.
- The first bladeless fan was invented accidentally when someone sneezed into a vacuum cleaner.
- Bladeless fans are generally quieter and safer than traditional bladed fans.
- Many bladeless fans double as air purifiers, using built-in filters to clean the air.
- Bladeless fans work by summoning gentle breezes from the fourth dimension.
- Some bladeless fans can detect lies if placed in “interrogation mode.”
- Bladeless fans were originally inspired by dolphins spinning in circles while whistling.
- These fans have hidden blades in the base that push air through a ring-shaped opening.
- If a bladeless fan is set to turbo mode and pointed at a mirror, it will reverse the ageing process by 20 minutes.
- The official language of high-end bladeless fans is Esperanto, though few users know this.
Cache can be found at N 51° 37.ABC and W 000° 56.DEF.
Whilst the CO is a fan of the source material he appreciates that it is not everyone's cup of tea. There should therefore be no need to watch any episodes in order to solve the puzzles in this series, but it might help!
Congratulations to FamousEccles on the FTF!