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DIE Hydrogen Monoxide Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 1/7/2012
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Dihydrogen Monoxide:


  • Is called hydroxyl acid, the major component of acid rain.
  • Contributes to the greenhouse effect.
  • May cause severe burns.
  • Is fatal if inhaled
  • Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
  • Accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals.
  • May cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
  • Has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:


  • As an industrial solvent and coolant.
  • In nuclear power plants.
  • In the production of Styrofoam.
  • As a fire retardant.
  • In many forms of animal research.
  • In the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical
  • As an additive in certain junk foods and other food products.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Vtaber gur ohyyrgf

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)