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Flashback to the 80’s – One Hit Wonders Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/23/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is located not too far off of the Four Mile Creek Greenway, which is a great place to bring kids or take the dog for a walk. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as there are an abundance of deer in the area. Have fun and enjoy the greenway! Please use stealth as there are many muggles here! Also, don't forget to bring something to write with.

THE CACHE IS NOT HIDDEN AT THE LISTED COORDINATES.

Solve the puzzle below to find the true coordinates.

35 04.ABC 80 49.DEF

Checksum: A+B+C+D+E+F = 37

This should bring back memories for those of us that grew up during the era when MTV actually played music videos. These songs are just a few of the many one-hit wonders that were popular in the early 80’s when MTV began. I included a link to the videos so you could flash back to the 80’s.


"867-5309 / Jenny"– Tommy Tutone Watch the Video

This song peaked at #(A) on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on May 22, 1982.

Random Factoid: In 2012, a study on the security of numerical passwords revealed that 8675309 is the 4th most common 7-digit password. (the #1 most common 7-digit password: 1234567)


"Tainted Love"– Soft Cell Watch the Video

This song was ranked at #(B) in VH1’s 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.


"Fantasy"– Aldo Nova Watch the Video

VH1 placed this song at #(C)8 in the 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s

"Come on Eileen"– Dexys Midnight Runners Watch the Video

VH1 placed this song at #1 in the 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s, as well as #XY in it's Top 100 Songs of the 1980s. (X+Y=D)


"Video Killed the Radio Star" – The Buggles Watch the Video

The video of this song was the first seen on MTV in the U.S. at 12:01am on X/Y/1981. (X+Y=E)


"Whip It" – Devo Watch the Video

This song ranked #XY on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s. (X+Y=F)



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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[puzzle] ernq pnershyyl [cache] lbh’yy xabj vg jura lbh frr vg

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)