Some great experiments from American scientist Steve Spangler on The Ellen Show.
CURIOSITIES
ERNO RUBIK – Creator of the Rubik’s Cube
Invented in 1974, the Rubik’s Cube is a 3D mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture – Erno Rubik (still alive today and living in Hungary). Originally called the “Magic Cube”, the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold in 1980, and as of January 2009 over 350 million cubes had been sold worldwide. It is widely considered to be the world’s best-selling toy.
The world record for solving the cube is 5.66 seconds, the world record for solving it blindfolded (memorising it first) is 28.80 seconds, the world record for solving it with just one hand is 9.53 seconds – and in 2008 the Hungarian Milán Baticz solved 4786 cubes in a 24-hour period. See more records here and full information on the cube here.
To buy your own cube, visit Amazon UK here – and to learn to solve the cube, watch part one of a tutorial video here.
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Quantum Levitation – REAL MAGIC
The perfect marriage of science and the very real magic of this world.
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Kokichi Sugihara – OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
The works and creations of Japanese professor, Kokichi Sugihar.
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Pendulum Waves
The dance of science.
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