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How it works: Every day, {{tag|Geography|geographical}} coordinates are generated by combining the date and the current {{tag|New York}} Stock Exchange's Dow Jones value. These coordinates are randomly placed in a rectangle the size of one degree latitude by one degree longitude (about 69 miles by 50-60 miles in the U.S.). The players' task is to visit these coordinates (which are accurate to about 10 square feet) on the same day and prove this (with a photo) to gain points. | How it works: Every day, {{tag|Geography|geographical}} coordinates are generated by combining the date and the current {{tag|New York}} Stock Exchange's Dow Jones value. These coordinates are randomly placed in a rectangle the size of one degree latitude by one degree longitude (about 69 miles by 50-60 miles in the U.S.). The players' task is to visit these coordinates (which are accurate to about 10 square feet) on the same day and prove this (with a photo) to gain points. | ||
Extra points are awarded for achievements such as: {{tag| | Extra points are awarded for achievements such as: {{tag|Cycling|biking}} a long way to reach the coordinates, wearing formal attire, or reaching the coordinates at certain times of day (sunrise, midnight). | ||
;''See also | ;''See also | ||