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| − | A geohash is a random coordinate generated across the world | + | A geohash is a random coordinate generated across the world every day by the [[Algorithm]] described in [[XKCD]] [http://www.xkcd.com/426/ comic #426]. |
| − | These coordinates can be used as destinations for adventures, ''à la'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching Geocaching]. They can also be used for local meetups. | + | These coordinates can be used as destinations for adventures, ''à la'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching Geocaching]. They can also be used for local meetups. Please refer to the [[Main Page]] of this wiki for more information. |
For a little more interactive discussion consider joining [irc://irc.foonetic.net/geohashing the #geohashing IRC channel] on Foonetic. | For a little more interactive discussion consider joining [irc://irc.foonetic.net/geohashing the #geohashing IRC channel] on Foonetic. | ||
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Revision as of 12:48, 8 October 2008
A geohash is a random coordinate generated across the world every day by the Algorithm described in XKCD comic #426.
These coordinates can be used as destinations for adventures, à la Geocaching. They can also be used for local meetups. Please refer to the Main Page of this wiki for more information.
For a little more interactive discussion consider joining the #geohashing IRC channel on Foonetic.
