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Claim Text: Max Park, an American speed cuber, told The New York Times that at the elite level, the key is “Don’t think, just solve.”
Simplified Text: Max Park, an American speed cuber, stated to The New York Times that the key to elite-level Rubik's Cube solving is "Don't think, just solve."
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Max Park
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Max Park", "source": "The New York Times" }
Subject Tags: Strategy Rubik's Cube Quote
UUID: 161b4c7b-6593-4b65-9725-8c6e9ae0efb8
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 3:27 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 3:27 AM (2 weeks ago)

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6-Year-Old Girl in China Sets a Rubik’s Cube Record

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/world/asia/rubiks-cube-record-lian-yunzhi.html

Lian Yunzhi, a 6-year-old from China, set a new women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube, averaging 4.27 seconds over five attempts. This achievement highlights a growing trend of preteens dominating competitive speedcubing.

Rubik's Cube World Record Speedcubing China Children

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