There are a massive number of ways in which the Rubik’s cube can be scrambled – approximately 43,252,003,274,489,856,000,or forty-three quintillion . It is difficult to visualise a number that large, but if there was one cube to represent each of the possible positions, they would cover the surface of the planet150 times over!
A standard Rubik’s cube is made up of twenty-six individual cubes, each with a concealed extension which interlocks with other cubes. The central cube in each of the six sides of the larger cube is attached to the central mechanism. These six central cubes provide the structure for the other cubes to fit into and rotate around.
The current world record for solving the Rubik’s Cube is held by Feliks Zemdegs and stands at 6.65 seconds. A much shorter time than the inventor’s first successful solution which took him a full month. There are both international and national speedcubing events held regularly around the world.
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