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Rubik's Cube, The


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A mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik. Originally called the "Magic Cube" by its inventor, this puzzle was renamed "Rubik's Cube" by Ideal Toys in 1980 and also won the 1980 German "Game of the Year" (Spiel des Jahres) special award for Best Puzzle. It is said to be the world's best-selling toy, with some 900,000,000 Rubik's Cubes and imitations sold worldwide.


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Story Greased lightning!click to view full sizeAh the Rubik's Cube. I remember getting one as I was determined to beat my friend in a race to see who could complete… [read story]
Story Just peel off the stickersI'm sure just about everyone has at some time sat down and tried to solve a rubik's cube with little or no luck. I… [read story]

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01-January-1970

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