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Claim Text: The World Cube Association governs competitions and tracks record times for mechanical puzzles like Rubik’s Cubes.
Simplified Text: The World Cube Association governs competitions and tracks record times for mechanical puzzles such as Rubik's Cubes.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The New York Times
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "activity": "Governs competitions, tracks records", "organization": "World Cube Association" }
Subject Tags: Organization Records Rubik's Cube
UUID: ebefd0fe-1f50-4d29-97f2-354347d5cb46
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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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