Definition
A 3D combination puzzle consisting of a cube with colored squares on each face that must be aligned so all squares of the same color appear on each side. Invented in 1974, it remains one of the world's best-selling puzzles and a cultural symbol of problem-solving.
Example Usage
She spent hours trying to solve the Rubik's Cube without looking up the solution.
Origin
Created by Hungarian sculptor and professor Ernő Rubik in 1974; originally called the 'Magic Cube' before being renamed and commercially released.
Fun Fact
The number of possible configurations is 43 quintillion; it's been proven that any scrambled cube can be solved in 20 moves or fewer.
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