The 2×2 Rubik’s Cube, also known as the Pocket Cube or the Mini Cube is the smaller version of the Rubik’s Cube with only two layers. Although it might seem simple, the puzzle has more than 3.6 million possible permutations. It’s impossible to solve it by randomly twisting the faces. With enough time, most people …
There’s no beating the satisfaction of solving a Rubik’s cube for the first time. However, that’s not all you can do with the cube. With its six colors and six sides, any cube can be used to create small works of art. The algorithms to create a pattern with the cube are simple in comparison …
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Thanks to social media, it’s possible to see a lot of your favorite idols and celebrities on a variety of platforms. When it comes to cubing, YouTube is the most popular for video content. Did you know that Twitch is a rising star in the social media video category? Unlike on YouTube, Twitch specializes in …
Almost everyone knows about the Rubik’s Cube even if they don’t know how to solve it. Did you know that there are many other versions of twisty puzzles? There are well over a dozen that follow the same logic and challenge of the Rubik’s Cube, but with different shapes and mechanisms. They are called twisty …
Most speedcubers are known for their speed, but Ron Van Bruchem is known for more than that. He is not only famous for winning many championships, but also for co-founding the WCA. He was a board member from 2004 until 2018 when he stepped down. Many major competitions in Europe were organized mainly by him, …
It is a rare event to meet someone that is so obviously a rising star. Here we catch a glimpse of one such case with Aaron, the story documented by his dad Peter. Read his incredible story going from zero to speedsolving in just over a year. Meet Aaron Meet Aaron Fung, a 10 year …
Did you know that there is more than one color alignment for Rubik’s cubes? The Japanese version of the cube has the same colors as the standard one, but with a different placement. The traditional cube’s colors are: white, yellow, orange, red, green, and blue. The Japanese version has the yellow and blue colors switched. …
No matter how much technology advances some things never change: traveling for hours at a time is tedious. Since children get easily bored, traveling with children is especially challenging. Having a few games up your sleeve is a fantastic way to pass the time in an enjoyable way. The best games for travel are easily …
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