The Pocket Cube is a 2x2x2 version of the Rubik's Cube. Its invention is attributed to Larry D. Nichols. He invented it in March 1970 and received patent number 3,655,201 in 1972.

Today (2024), the world record for the 2x2x2 Rubik's cube is held by Teodor Zajder, a seven-year-old child. He broke the record in November 2023. He solved the 2x2x2 Rubik's cube in 0.43 seconds.

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https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/93767-fastest-time-to-solve-a-2x2x2-rubiks-cube#:~:text=The%20fastest%20time%20to%20solve,6.23%20seconds%2C%20at%20the%20event.

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