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A Brief, Friendly History of the Rubik's Cube
From Erno Rubik's Budapest workshop to world championships: a plain-spoken look at how the cube was invented and why it never went away.
July 1, 2026
How Many Moves Does It Take to Solve a Rubik's Cube?
Learn about God's Number (20 moves), how many moves beginners actually use, and what the difference means for your solving journey.
June 28, 2026
How to Solve a Rubik's Cube: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube step by step using the beginner layer-by-layer method. Most people get their first solve within a few days.
June 23, 2026
How to Solve the Rubik's Cube If You Keep Getting Stuck
Getting stuck mid-solve is normal. This guide pinpoints common sticking points on the middle and last layers so you can troubleshoot and finish.
June 20, 2026
Common Beginner Cubing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Struggling to solve the Rubik's Cube? These common beginner mistakes are likely the reason, and each one has a simple fix.
June 18, 2026
The Beginner Cubing Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
Learn the essential Rubik's Cube terms every beginner needs — from cubies and algorithms to Ao5, PB, and CFOP. Plain definitions, no jargon assumed.
June 17, 2026
Speed Cube vs Original Rubik's Cube: What's the Difference?
Speed cube vs Rubik's Cube: how they differ in feel, turning, corner cutting, and magnets, plus which one beginners should actually buy.
June 12, 2026
Is the Rubik's Cube Hard to Learn? What to Expect
Is the Rubik's Cube hard to learn? Most beginners complete their first solve in a few hours with the right method. Honest timeline and what actually takes work.
June 8, 2026
How Does a Rubik's Cube Work? Faces, Centers, and Pieces
Learn how a Rubik's Cube actually works — the fixed centers, 12 edges, 8 corners, and why understanding the parts makes solving click.
June 4, 2026