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Solve a Rubik's Cube, solve the impossible - Cubing Hub

7 October 2022 9:02 AM
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Rubik’s Cubes were a staple toy for many people around the world, with kids and adults desperately trying to solve the puzzle.

Lester Kiewit spoke to chief executive officer of the Cubing Hub, Donovan Pretorius, to get expert advice on how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

  • Rubik's cubes were invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor, Ernő Rubik.

  • This weekend, the 2022 Rubik's WCA African Speedcubing Championships will take place at GrandWest.

Picture: Olav Ahrens Røtne/Unsplash
Picture: Olav Ahrens Røtne/Unsplash

Since its invention in 1974, the Rubik’s Cube has become more than a child's toy and has even developed into something competitive, with the 2022 Rubik's WCA African Speedcubing Championships at GrandWest happening this weekend.

The competition is open to everyone of all ages, according to Pretorius, and while it is too late to join as a competitor, spectators are welcome to join.

Anyone wanting to watch the competition can purchase tickets on quicket.

He said that cubers would love to start bringing cubing into schools as it can help educate children in an entertaining way.

We use the Rubik’s Cube as a tool to show kids that if you can solve the Rubik’s Cube you can start solving the impossible.

Donovan Pretorius, chief executive officer of the Cubing Hub

While it might seem like magic or luck, solving a Rubik’s Cube is all about learning and understanding the algorithms and this understanding can be applied to other areas of life.

Listen to the audio above for more.




7 October 2022 9:02 AM
Tags:
Rubiks Cube
Speedcubing championship

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