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What did Rubik's Cube contribute significantly to?

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The Rubik's Cube, invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik, made a significant contribution to the development of algebraic group theory, a branch of mathematics that studies the properties and structures of algebraic groups such as symmetry groups and matrix groups. The cube's complex mathematical structure and intricate group-theoretic properties attracted the attention of mathematicians, leading to new insights and advancements in the field.
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