Stuff You Should Know Selects: The Rubik's Cube Episode
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Dec 3, 2022 Dive into the colorful world of the Rubik's Cube, a puzzle that captivated the globe since its invention by a Hungarian architect. Explore its rise to fame in the 80s, its intricate design, and the impressive mathematics behind solving it. Discover the thrilling subculture of speedcubing, including record-breaking competitions and innovative engineering. Reflect on the nostalgic connections people have with this iconic toy and its ongoing legacy in both toy history and competitive arenas.
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Rubik the Amazing Cube
- Josh Clark reminisces about "Rubik the Amazing Cube," a cartoon featuring a Rubik's Cube with superpowers.
- The cartoon cube's face resembled the goblin from "Maximum Overdrive," but cuter.
Chuck's Cubing Past
- Chuck Bright recalls owning a Rubik's Cube and being able to solve it in a couple of minutes as a child.
- He admits he can only solve one side and the adjacent top row now.
Origins and Structure
- The Rubik's Cube, invented in 1974 by Erno Rubik, became a global phenomenon.
- It consists of 26 smaller cubes ("cubies") arranged in a 3x3x3 grid.
