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Doh! Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/3/2020
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


I know it is disappointing, but the cache is not at the posted coordinates. I have actually been to the posted coordinates, and all that is there other than trees and such is a yellow pipeline marker. Anyway, no reason to go there.

Being retired, I have time to go through and clean out much of the detritus one collects over close to 3 decades in a home. Much of this stuff is kid-related. A few days ago I came across some items that were likely meant as Christmas gifts. Most notable among this was a pack of 4 Play-Doh containers. The receipt indicated they were from 2004! Upon opening them, I discovered the contents were in pristine condition, like new and ready to play with, which I did for a couple of hours. The smell alone brought back memories, especially the smell of the yellow. My daughter used to make Claymation movies with Play-Doh, with her doing various voices and dubbing in music.

So my discovery leads to this puzzle cache. Should be easy. If you do not know the answers, you know where to go to find them. The number in the parenthesis after the correct answer will give you the coordinates you need to sign the log. Have fun. Sorry I do not have some Play-Doh as a FTF prize; I was concerned that the scent might attract critters.

P. What was the original use of what would later become Play-Doh? Window insulation(7), Spackling paste(1), Wallpaper cleaner(4), Canine laxative(0).

L. What are the 3 basic ingredients of Play-Doh? water, phosphate, starch(2), water, baking soda, lime(9), milk, sugar, flour,(6), Water, salt, flour(7).

A. Kay Zufall, the daughter-in-law of the creator of Play-Doh, is credited with the suggestion to market the product as a craft resource. What was her occupation? Chemist((7), Teacher(1), Artist(3), Nanny(8).

Y. The original color of Play-Doh was white. What 3 colors were added shortly after the product was introduced? Blue, yellow, green(23), Red, yellow, blue(24), purple, orange, pink((25).

D. What famous TV actor helped put Play-Doh in the national spotlight? Bob Keeshan(6), Frank Avruch(2), Fred Rogers(1), Walt Disney(0)

O. In which city was Play-Doh first sold in stores? Chicago(8), Washington, D.C.(9), New York City(2),Philadelphia(1).

H. What did Hasbro create to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Play-Doh? Fun Factory(2), Perfume(9), Air Freshener(7), soap(0).

Your final coordinates will be N39 21.PLA, W076 Y.DOH. You should verify the final coordinates using the solution checker below, not in Certitude.

Need more information to find the container? Simply enter my favorite color of Play-Doh into Certitude and get some hints for finding the cache. Certitude will NOT give you the final coordinates.


You can see some hints for finding the cache using certitude.

Congratulations to 72Whalers for FTF, at night and in the rain!

Additional Hints (No hints available.)