Electron-based Rubik's Cube timer for your computer or Mac However, on the other side of the spectrum, there are passionate people who are constantly having a go at the nothing-short-than-amazing sub 5 seconds world record. If you've passed the This-Is-So-Frustrating-I-Give-Up part usually associated with the Rubik's cube phenomena, then with a bit of technique, and not to mention patience, you might be able to solve it yourself.
Invented in 1974 by Erno Rubik and bearing its name, the Rubik's Cube with its 43 quintillion permutations is one the most fascinating and engaging 3D puzzles of all time.