The Rubik Cube is one of the most famous and bestselling toys, with hundreds of millions of cubes sold in the world.
The Rubik Cube was created by Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian architect and professor, in 1974. He originally called it the Magic Cube, and he used it as a teaching tool for his students.
The Rubik Cube is not only a fun and challenging toy, but also a masterpiece of engineering and design. It is based on the principles of geometry, art, and innovation, and it reflects the creativity and skill of its inventor. The cube is also a tool for learning and teaching mathematics, logic, and problem-solving. It has inspired many other puzzles, artworks, and films, and it has spawned a competitive sport called speedcubing, where people try to solve the cube as fast as possible.
One of the places where you can admire a rather big Rubik Cube is the Rubik Square in Százhalombatta, Hungary, a town near Budapest. The square was inaugurated in 2014, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cube’s invention. The square features a giant replica of the cube, made of metal and glass, and illuminated by LED lights. The cube weighs 600 kg and has 1080 LED lights, powered by solar energy. The cube changes colours and patterns, creating a spectacular visual effect.
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