Rubik’s Cube: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Erno Rubik stands holding a solved Rubik's Cube, wearing a gray jacket and scarf, with a neutral expression.

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The man and his cube

Erno Rubik

Hungarian inventor

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