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post 1683125263 05-21-2023, 02:23 PM
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Can you solve a Rubik's cube?

Something I've randomly decided I wanted to do was solve a Rubik's cube and figure out how to consistently do it and after a couple days I got it down very quickly now.

I'm sure there are tons of different "ways" to solve it, so now that's my next lil random task when I'm bored

Y'all know how to solve one?
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rubiks cubes are for autists who apply (((algorithms)))
post 1683131063 05-21-2023, 04:15 PM
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Yeah I imagine the same method you do, white cross, white corners, bottom two layers, yellow cross, yellow corners etc?

I've never tried the speed cube method, will have try it one day though.
post 1683131223 05-21-2023, 04:18 PM
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with the quickness
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As a kid in the 80s no. I picked one up about 10 years ago and was able to. So I got the 4x4 one, the 5x5 one, pyramids, etc. Took a little time, but now can solve most any sort of those puzzles. Its a fun way to challenge your mind with something different.

Funniest thing is when I would see one on someones desk at work, I'd pick it up and solve it (even if they weren't there at the time). Good conversation starter and people were amazed.
post 1683132563 05-21-2023, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted By rjthegreat10⏩
Yeah I imagine the same method you do, white cross, white corners, bottom two layers, yellow cross, yellow corners etc?

I've never tried the speed cube method, will have try it one day though.
Yupp this is the one. It's pretty fun, but once you solve it and know the solution it can get kinda boring cause it's the same thing

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Mathematically, it involves cleverly using group theory. You can look for operations that leave certain parts of the cube fixed and cycle through them until you get to a desired configuration. It's pretty complicated to figure out from scratch, but if you already have the algorithm, it's easy to use.
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I 'solve' them by first grabbing and twisting the wrist of the person holding the cube, so it drops to the ground.

When it's on the ground I pound it to dust with my massive fists.

Then I shout "I solved the puzzle you ****et. Rubik's cube equals gym noob'

And then I fly off in my helicopter, flexing my muscles, and all the women on the street are miring.
post 1683133613 05-21-2023, 05:00 PM
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JUST as my SD card ran out op
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I can solve it. I have one sitting on my coffee table that I solve every once and awhile.
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post 1683134853 05-21-2023, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted By Channel83⏩
I 'solve' them by first grabbing and twisting the wrist of the person holding the cube, so it drops to the ground.

When it's on the ground I pound it to dust with my massive fists.

Then I shout "I solved the puzzle you ****et. Rubik's cube equals gym noob'

And then I fly off in my helicopter, flexing my muscles, and all the women on the street are miring.
Jakes on you, while you were pounding the cube, I was pounding your girl.
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Yeah I only know the most basic algorithm and I forgot one of them so I have to do do it undo it and redo one move. Best time is 52seconds but would take me two mins these days
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OP-how many black people were killed by cops last year?
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All you have to do is peel the stickers off and reset them or snap the corner pieces off then the middle pops off and reset that way to be finished.
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Originally Posted By SYKO227⏩
All you have to do is peel the stickers off and reset them or snap the corner pieces off then the middle pops off and reset that way to be finished.
Lol I bet there's a large group of people who do this
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OP-how many black people were killed by cops last year?
More cops killed innocent black people last year in the US than people starving and dying of diseases in the most poor areas of Africa. Let that sink in.
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Originally Posted By Jaydawg08⏩
Something I've randomly decided I wanted to do was solve a Rubik's cube and figure out how to consistently do itand after a couple days I got it down very quickly now.

I'm sure there are tons of different "ways" to solve it, so now that's my next lil random task when I'm bored

Y'all know how to solve one?
You looked up instructions on how to solve it.

Didn't you.
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Originally Posted By Bushmaster⏩
You looked up instructions on how to solve it.

Didn't you.
For certain situations for sure.. I was stuck on the yellow crosses and was stuck on how to do it
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Originally Posted By Jaydawg08⏩
For certain situations for sure.. I was stuck on the yellow crosses and was stuck on how to do it
You do know that it's meant to be a mental exercise, right? Any time it's ever mentioned though there's always somebody who'll tell you "You can look up instructions on youtube!"

Of course you can... But what's the point? You're not solving the puzzle like that - you're just following directions.

There is a difference.
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Originally Posted By Bushmaster⏩
You do know that it's meant to be a mental exercise, right? Any time it's ever mentioned though there's always somebody who'll tell you "You can look up instructions on youtube!"

Of course you can... But what's the point? You're not solving the puzzle like that - you're just following directions.

There is a difference.
It's incredibly hard to solve a Rubik's cube on your own with no guide. Figuring it out by yourself without using trial and error to find operations that leave desired parts of the cube fixed and without any training or any help would be equivalent to figuring out group theory on your own and then applying it to the huge group of symmetries of a Rubik's Cube.
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Originally Posted By Banderistan⏩
It's incredibly hard to solve a Rubik's cube on your own with no guide. Figuring it out by yourself without using trial and error and without any training or any help would be equivalent to figuring out group theory on your own and then applying it to the huge group of symmetries of a Rubik's Cube.
Oh wincel... so brain. Much math. Very education.
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Originally Posted By Bushmaster⏩
Oh wincel... so brain. Much math. Very education.
Have you ever studied group theory? Do you understand how it applies to Rubik's cubes? The stabilizers of the desired parts of the cube were figured out via trial and error and then popularized. It's not trivial at all.

Forget it, you're all too retarded to understand what I am saying.
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
He edited his post over ten minutes after I called him out for being dumb.
Because you didn't understand what I was saying. I realized how you mouthbreathing fuktards would interpet it.
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Originally Posted By Banderistan⏩
Have you ever studied group theory? Do you understand how it applies to Rubik's cubes? The stabilizers of the desired parts of the cube were figured out via trial and error and then popularized. It's not trivial at all.

Forget it, you're all too retarded to understand what I am saying.
Oh winnie.... smh in sadness.

Bro. It's an exercise! Maybe a person won't ever solve it... Like how maybe a person won't ever bench press 2000lbs, or run a 2min mile. Or like how you won't ever leave your dad's basement and go outside - whatever.

Does that stop you from working towards that goal though?

Wincel be like "Fukit, it's too hard!" LMFAO!!!
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My penis is a lot like a Rubik’s cube… the more you play with it the harder it gets.
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
If the bolded was your perception, then you would have just replied to my post.

But you needed to make it look like you knew what you were talking about,so you edited - too bad you missed the window where you don't get the "edited" comment.

And there we go with the insults again.
See a pattern?

Wincel has to think he's the smartest homebound incel on the internet. But when reality smacks him upside the head he flips his shiit and blows a gasket or three lol. SO predictable! LMFAO!!!
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no

they are too hard
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Originally Posted By Banderistan⏩
Have you ever studied group theory? Do you understand how it applies to Rubik's cubes? The stabilizers of the desired parts of the cube were figured out via trial and error and then popularized. It's not trivial at all.

Forget it, you're all too retarded to understand what I am saying.
Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
I figured it out without any training or help and it was trivial. Doesn't this mean I'm better at MATH and SCIENCE than you? Doesn't this validate my opinion that you're a retard who knows nothing about anything?
Wow... what do you make of this wincel?

I'm betting he can even go outside and function in life too.
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