Scientist Solves Rubik's Cube In 26 Moves


	Scientist Solves Rubik's Cube In 26 Moves

Mohir

6-1-2007 8:22 AM

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rubik's cube, games, computers

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6-7-2007 10:21 AM

betong

26 moves from any state.. wow!

There is a competition called "Fewest Moves Challenge" at Dan's Cube Station where some speedcubers can sometimes solve a cube in 24 moves.

8-5-2007 5:48 PM

sidegik

i could do less...accidentally...

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