Rubik’s Cube
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Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik built the first cube in 1974. He called it Magic Cube. In 1980 it took the name Rubik’s Cube. It rose into a worldwide hit and moved more than 350 million units. Each face holds nine smaller cubes you twist into new patterns. The 3×3 grid yields over 43 quintillion possible permutations.
Cubers adopt various methods to solve the puzzle. Speedcubers race through sequences with finely tuned moves. Max Park holds the record for the fastest single solve. Fans also explore a 2×2 version called Mini Cube. Some try a 4×4 model known as Rubik’s Revenge. Others tackle the 5×5 Professor’s Cube. Each size brings a fresh challenge.
The cube moved beyond play and earned a spot in popular culture. Competitions draw crowds from Tokyo to London. Schools use the cube to teach spatial reasoning and problem solving. Artists craft murals from tiny cubes and stage gallery exhibits. Online simulators and step by step tutorials invite new players into the puzzle world. This blend of clever design and logical depth captures attention across generations.