Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes

from Superfluous · host Alena and Jeanette

Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Rube Goldberg Machines and Blindfolded Rubik's Cube How can you make that easy task way harder? Alena tells us about the man behind the machine, Rube Goldberg. Jeanette tells us about solving Rubik's Cubes while blindfolded and the insane memory skills that it entails. First Superfluous Book Club pick: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

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