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Using the 7 different shapes, can you build a 3 x 3 x 3 solid cube. How many different ways can you make the cube?

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Invented in 1936, the Soma Cube is a puzzle where the pieces can be used to make a variety of other shapes. In fact, there are 240 solutions to the puzzle. What other shapes can you make?
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Now you've built a cube, can you make these six shapes?

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Welcome to Look Closer, Techniquest's brand new digital tool. We're trialling Look Closer as a way of offering you a closer look at the science demonstrated by many of our exhibits. You'll find visitor sheets, videos, articles on contemporary science as well as fun trails to navigate your way around the exhibition space.

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