Fun fact: Every possible cube starting pattern can be solved in 20 face moves and a maximum of 26 quarter turns.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Optimal_solutions_for_Rubik%27s_Cube" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Optimal_solutions_for_Rubik%27...</a><p>EDIT:
Details, history, and math of proof here:<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cube20.org&#x2F;qtm&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cube20.org&#x2F;qtm&#x2F;</a>