The People Who Are Still Addicted To the Rubik's Cube

An anonymous reader writes "If you were a kid in the late 70's or 80's chances are you owned a Rubik's cube. BBC News takes a look at the people who never lost the passion for the puzzle toy and those just learning. 'The speed world record for a single attempt is 5.55 seconds, set by Dutchman Mats Valk last year. The world championship is determined by averaging three attempts. The current champion is 18-year-old Australian Feliks Zemdeg who averaged 8.18 seconds last year. To ensure fairness, a computer generates a randomised cube which all the competitors are given. The record for most Rubik's cubes solved in 24 hours is 4,786, set by Milán Baticz of Hungary.'"

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I understand that there ar epeople

[geekoid]

who still watch Star Trek..I mean addicted to Star Trek.
I solved one, proudly put it on my shelf, and 3 days later someone one was on the news using a pattern to solve it.
Although my memory of the time is screwy. I would have sworn I did it in 78. Oh well, such is age...stupid stupid age.