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Who invented the Rubik's Cube?

Who invented the Rubik's Cube?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 4 Wochen

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Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik's Cube and ended up with a
totally jumbled mess of colors? You are definitely not alone! In
fact, the very person who invented it couldn't solve it either!
Join Mira and Finn on a colorful journey back to 1974 to meet Ernő
Rubik, a Hungarian architecture teacher. He wanted a fun way to
teach his students about 3D shapes, so he built a puzzle using
wooden blocks, rubber bands, and paper clips! He painted it with
six bright colors, gave it a few twists, and suddenly couldn't get
it back to normal. It took him a whole month of non-stop trying to
finally solve his very own invention! Originally called the "Magic
Cube," this little plastic puzzle has over 43 quintillion possible
combinations and went on to become the best-selling toy in human
history! Discover how it escaped behind the Iron Curtain to take
over the world, learn mind-blowing math facts, and hear about
professional speedcubers who can solve it in under three seconds!
Get ready to twist, turn, and learn all about the most famous
puzzle ever created!