Good news stories from the past seven days
A 21-year-old from California has broken the world record for fastest time solving a Rubik’s Cube. Max Park, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism as a toddler, pulled off the feat in just 3.134 seconds, at an event in the US. Like all “speedcubers”, he’d been allowed to spend a few seconds looking at the puzzle first. Park was taught how to solve a Rubik’s Cube at the age of nine by his mother, who was looking for ways to refine his fine motor skills. Attending competitions turned out to also help his social development, as he learnt how to take turns, stand in queues, and greet new people.
