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Muggle
A non-geocacher. Based on "Muggle" from the Harry Potter series, which is a non-magical person.
Usually this term is used after a non geocacher looks puzzled after befriending a geocacher searching
for a cache, or when a non-geocacher accidentally finds a cache. Geomuggles are mostly harmless.
Multi-Cache (offset Cache)
This is one of several cache types. A multi-cache ("multiple") involves two or more locations, the final
location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most multi-caches have a hint to
find the second cache, and the second cache has hints to the third, and so on. An offset cache (where
you go to a location and get hints to the actual cache) is considered a multi-cache.
Mystery or Puzzle Caches
This is one of several cache types. The "catch-all" of cache types, this form of cache can involve
complicated puzzles you will first need to solve to determine the coordinates. Examples include
complicated ciphers, simple substitutions, arithmetical quizzes and clues cleverly hidden within the
graphics, Due to the increasing creativity of geocaching this becomes the staging ground for new and
unique challenges.
NAD27
Stands for North American Datum 1927. The precursor to WGS84. Many maps still use the NAD27
datum, so always check before using a GPS receiver with a map.
Pocket Query (PQ)
A Premium Member feature, a Pocket Query is custom geocache search that you can have emailed to
you on a daily or weekly basis. Pocket Queries give you the ability to filter your searches so you only
receive information on the caches you want to search for in either a GPX of LOC format. This feature
lets you download up to 500 caches at one time.
Project A.P.E. Cache
This is one of several cache types. In 2001, twelve geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th
Century Fox to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each cache represented a fictional story in
which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution. These caches were made using specially
marked ammo containers. Each cache had an original prop from the movie. Only two Project A.P.E.
caches exist today.
Reviewer
Volunteers from all over the world who publish the cache listings on geocaching.com.
ROT13
Hints for geocaches are encrypted using a simple format where each of the letters are rotated 13
characters up or down in the alphabet.
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)
Signature Item
An item unique to a specific geocacher that is left behind in caches to signify that they visited that
cache. These often include personal geocoins, tokens, pins, craft items or calling cards.
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