Rubik's cube

Background

• invented by Erno Rubik (hungarian math professor) in 1974 

• "Rubik's cube" often refers to 3x3x3 (or 3x3) cube i.e. each side has 3 pieces

  • can also be called 'magic cube', '3x3', 'cube' 

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Why learn to solve the Rubik's cube? (expert approved(

• puzzle solving skills

• finger dexterity

• rewarding as leisure activity

• show off to people