In the episode of "Challenge Accepted," the host attempts to learn speedcubing and solve a Rubik's cube in under 60 seconds with only one week of training. Dylan Wang, a YouTuber ranked 69th in the world for fastest 3x3 solve, coaches her. The episode covers the history of Rubik's cube, different solving methods, and various cube types. Despite initial struggles, the host achieves her goal, highlighting the personal growth and satisfaction derived from overcoming challenges.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The host, Dylan Wang, is ranked 69th in the world for fastest 3x3 Rubik's Cube solve with a time of 5.31 seconds.
2. Rubik's Cube competitions have been held since 1982.
3. The first world record for solving the Rubik's Cube was 22 seconds, set in 1982.
4. Modern Rubik's Cubes have magnets that help with turning the cube.
5. The "double flick" is a technique used to turn the cube twice at once.
6. There are multiple events in speedcubing competitions, including one-handed and blindfolded solving.
7. The Rubik's Cube has 43 quintillion possible arrangements of its pieces.
8. The beginner method for solving the Rubik's Cube has seven steps.
9. Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik's Cube, took a month to solve it for the first time.
10. The Rubik's Cube is the best-selling toy of all time.
11. Dylan Wang is teaching a beginner how to solve the Rubik's Cube in under 60 seconds in just one week.
12. The host has a YouTube channel called JPerm where he makes Rubik's Cube tutorials.
13. The Challenge Accepted Academy is a 30-day boot camp where Dylan Wang teaches his method for conquering challenges.
14. The host's goal is to solve the Rubik's Cube in under 60 seconds in one week.
15. The host eventually achieves his goal, solving the cube in 55 seconds.