Speedcubing (also known as speedsolving, or just cubing) is a sport involving solving a variety of combination puzzles, the most famous being the 3x3x3 puzzle or Rubik's Cube, as quickly as possible. For most puzzles, solving entails performing a series of moves that alters a scrambled puzzle into a state in which every face of the puzzle is a single, solid color. An individual who competes in speedcubing is known as a speedcuber or just cuber.
The Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian professor of architecture, Ernő Rubik (Born 13 July 1944). Later, Ernő Rubik partnered with Ideal Toy company to widespread the international interest in the cube which began in 1979, which soon developed into a global craze. On June 5, 1982, the first world championship was held in Budapest, Hungary. 19 people competed in the event and the American Minh Thai won with a single solve time of 22.95 seconds and was considered as the First World Record of the Rubik's Cube.
Since 2003, speedcubing competitions have been held regularly. The World Cube Association (WCA) was formed in 2004 to govern all official competitions. It organizes the Rubik's Cube World Championship as the main international competition once every two years. The latest championship was held in Melbourne, Australia from 11 to 14 July 2019.
Members of the cubing community lubricate their cubes to allow them to be manipulated faster, easier, and more reliably than a non-lubricated cube.
If you want to read a lot more about the Rubik's Cube, go here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_Cube
This year, since everyone loves stuffing, why not serve two varieties? Of course you’ll want to keep your good-old traditional favorite, but when you add our Cornbread Stuffing to your holiday menu, watch everyone’s eyes open wide. It’s super moist, so easy to make, and is just as good with your leftovers as it is on Thanksgiving day.
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 7 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine egg and sour cream; mix well. Add corn, sautéed vegetables, cornbread, and broth. Stir gently until thoroughly mixed. Spoon stuffing into casserole dish.
- Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through in center.
***If you want to add a little kick to this, try starting with jalapeño-studded cornbread, or you can add a few tablespoons of chopped pickled jalapeños to the mix.
Some men like to cook and do so on a regular basis. To those men, kudos to you!
This day was created for the men who do not know their way around the kitchen and are not familiar with cooking appliances, as well as for the women in their lives who need a break.
Men need to be aware that there is a list of rules that must be followed, some of which include:
- The main meal must include a minimum of 4 ingredients and require at least one cooking utensil other than a fork.
- The man does the shopping for all the necessary ingredients.
- Clean up as you go.
- Aprons are optional.
- Invite your children into the kitchen and give them all the skills they need to survive in the kitchen.
- Watch cooking shows with your man so you both can be inspired.
- Create a menu for the week with your family that everyone can agree on.
Sandy Sharkey created National Men Make Dinner Day in 2001.
