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I remembered last year 2007 I came across Rubik’s Cube and that moment triggered me with strong intention to know “How” to solve it. As I know it will going be having some fun and I can imagine the great feeling that I can experience for able to solve it. It can be fun as well to “show off” to friends I can solve it within 2 minutes time. After one year time now, I still can solve the Rubik’s Cube without refer to the formula or tips within 2 minutes. Sometime within 1 minute.
Rubik’s Cube not only available in 3×3x3. It is also available with 4×4x4 and 5×5x5. Every year at different region there is speed competition on Rubik’s Cube with different methods such as the best attempt, best average of 5 attempts, blindfold including memorizing time, blindfold without memorizing time, single handed, with feet and within 24 hours. The record holder by each category can be viewed at this link: http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/regions.php
The current the world faster record for single attempts on 3×3x3 Rubik’s Cube is owned by Erik Akkersdijk during Czech Open 2008. His record is simply amazing with 7.08 Sec. Here is the video clip to show you as proof he solve the cube with new world record of 7.08 Sec.
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