Dubai, UAE – In a stunning achievement of human ingenuity, a team of engineers has constructed the world’s largest Rubik’s cube in the heart of Dubai. The massive puzzle, which stands at an impressive 6 feet tall and weighs in at a hefty 1,200 pounds, was unveiled to the public last week and is already attracting crowds of adoring fans.
“We wanted to create something that would really capture people’s imaginations,” said lead engineer Abdul Aziz al-Mahani. “And what better way to do that than by building a gigantic Rubik’s cube?”
The cube, which took over 10,000 hours to build, features 1,536 individual panels that can be independently rotated. According to al-Mahani, solving the cube could take “anywhere from a few days to a few years” depending on the solver’s skill level.
Several visitors to the cube’s unveiling were eager to try their hand at solving the puzzle. “I’ve been a Rubik’s cube fan my entire life,” said 28-year-old tourist Chloe Jackson. “And seeing a cube this big is just mind-blowing.”
Others, however, were less impressed with the feat of engineering. “It’s just a big, pointless toy,” grumbled one passerby. “What’s the point of building something like this?”
Some critics have even suggested that the cube is a waste of resources, and that the money spent on its construction could have been put towards more practical projects. “We’re in the middle of a global pandemic and economic recession,” said Dubai resident Ahmed Ali. “Couldn’t we have spent that money on something that would actually benefit the community?”
Despite the naysayers, the Rubik’s cube continues to draw crowds of fascinated onlookers. Many are eager to take photos with the giant puzzle, and some have even attempted to climb it (with mixed results).
“I can’t believe this thing actually exists,” said one awestruck child. “It’s like something out of a dream.”
The cube is expected to remain on display in Dubai for several months, after which it will be dismantled and its parts recycled.
In the meantime, visitors to the cube are encouraged to try their luck at solving the puzzle – but be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart. “It’s definitely a challenge,” said al-Mahani. “But I believe anyone can solve it if they put their mind to it.”
So if you’re looking for a new hobby to pass the time during a global pandemic, why not attempt to solve the world’s largest Rubik’s cube? Or, you know, you could always just watch Netflix like the rest of us.
