So I've recently learnt how to solve a Rubik's Cube. I've always wanted to know how to do it, so one boring Saturday afternoon, I sat down in front of the computer with one and YouTubed a beginner's method and did it (after about 6 hours). In the weeks that've followed since, I've gotten faster, bought a speedcube (they turn a lot faster and smoother and lock-up less) and have started to experiment with a faster method. I still haven't quite got my head around it though, but I can solve with the beginner's method in a little over a minute.
I am surprised though at how little intuition is actually involved though. It's not really 'solving', more like remembering heaps of algorithms and knowing when to use them.
What new skill have you learnt recently?
