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Tucker and Eric Triumph, Kat and Alex Eliminated!

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tucker and Eric won the leg by solving a Rubik's Cube Fast Forward in under 7.5 seconds, which allowed them to skip tasks and reach the Pit Stop first, earning a trip to Bolivia.
The teams traveled to Budapest, Hungary, by overnight train.
Kat and Alex struggled throughout the leg and were eliminated after finishing last.
Natalie and Stephanie finished second, while Izzy and Paige finished third.

History

Historical Context

The Rubik's Cube, invented in 1974 and initially called the Magic Cube, gained global fame after its international release in 1980. By 1982, the first World Championship in Budapest featured 100 competitors, with Minh Thai winning in 22.95 seconds. Today, the enduring popularity of the Cube, with over 500 million sold, continues to inspire competitive and recreational puzzle-solving worldwide.

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Story summary

Tucker and Eric won the leg by solving a Rubik's Cube Fast Forward in under 7.5 seconds, which allowed them to skip tasks and reach the Pit Stop first, earning a trip to Bolivia.
The teams traveled to Budapest, Hungary, by overnight train.
Kat and Alex struggled throughout the leg and were eliminated after finishing last.
Natalie and Stephanie finished second, while Izzy and Paige finished third.

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