What puzzles most people — like solving a Rubik's cube — makes sense to Max Park. And the world of speedcubing has helped the autistic... As a preteen, Max Park couldn't unscrew the cap of a water ...

Jul. 9—The Rubik's Cube, once the ubiquitous toy of the 1970s and'80s, has made a fast and furious comeback in recent years, and Hawaii cubers, as competitors are called, have been making their mark.

What began as a shared hobby in elementary school grew into a student-run speedcubing competition that brought more than 100 ...

As a preteen, Max Park couldn't unscrew the cap of a water bottle, let alone try to tackle a Rubik's cube. He lacked the fine motor skills, a symptom of his autism. Now, at 21, Max can solve a Rubik's ...

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