Charles’ Blog

What’s old is new once more in my school, with the Rubik’s Cube taking it by storm, for want of a better cliche. This was only followed by the “scoobies”, card games, portable gaming consoles (ok, maybe that’s still in, because I have a DS crew that congregate every lunch time), and even notebook computers.

It was only a matter of time before I got caught up in the whirlwind, mastering the “T-method” (as I like to call it) of solving the puzzle. So far, I’ve solved it myself 3 times, which I feel is a decent achievement for some Joe Blow who thought he’d never see the thing solved unless it was bought brand new or broken and remade or even if the stickers were pulled off and replaced conveniently. 

Now, my friend has brought upon a new challenge, destined to either entrance others into completing it, or making them cower in fear at the mere difficulty of the puzzle: a four-by-four. Some might find that laughable, having had solved pyramid, electronic and overall poly-shaped Rubik’s style puzzles. Whatever you may be familiar with, no matter how cooky it may be, maybe you’d like to share some of those crazy experiences witnessing others or yourself solve those seemingly imposible (and evil) pieces of plastic.