The Hogwarts Headliner, Issue #29

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x─────────────────x RUBIK'S CUBE More than your average toy Cassandra Ironwoods x─────────────────x

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x─────────────────x It’s been a while since a.Muggle Item of the Month has seen the.light of the day. But fret not. I will try to.satisfy your curiosity.with anything Muggle-related. If you don’t know what Muggle Item of the Month is,.please go bother your peers, upperclassmen, or any Headliner staff aside from me. x─────────────────x

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Now, I know you are not reading the newspaper for my rambles, so I hope this comeback of Muggle Item of the Month will keep your curiosity sated until the next issue. Without further ado, let’s begin. x─────────────────x

What is the Rubik’s Cube? ↴ x───────────────────────────x The Rubik's Cube is a 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik. Originally called the Magic Cube, it was used as a learning exercise to teach Rubik’s students about 3-dimensional spaces. Rubik.licensed the puzzle to Pentangle Puzzles in the UK in 1978, and then Ideal Toy Corp in 1980 via businessman Tibor Laczi and Seven Towns founder Tom Kremer. The cube was released internationally in 1980 and became one of the most recognized icons in popular culture. On the original.Rubik's Cube, each of the six faces was covered by nine stickers, each one of six solid colours: white, red, blue, orange, green, and yellow. Some later versions of the cube use coloured plastic panels instead, which prevent peeling and fading. x───────────────────────────x ─ ❝ ─ ───────────────┓ x ─. ...captivated the attention of children of ages from 7 to 70 all over the world ── x┗─────────────── x❞

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The 1980s Cube craze ↴ x───────────────────────────x May 1980: sales were modest, but Ideal began a television advertising campaign in the middle of the year which it supplemented with newspaper advertisements. Late 1980: Rubik's Cube won a German Game of the Year special award and won similar awards for best toy in the UK, France, and the US. 1981: the Rubik's Cube became a craze, and it is estimated that between 1980 and 1983, around 200 million Rubik's Cubes were sold worldwide. In March 1981, the Guinness Book of World Records held a speedcubing in Munich. September 1981, New Scientist noted that the cube "captivated the attention of children of ages from 7 to 70 all over the world this summer." In June 1982, the First Rubik's Cube World Championship took place in Budapest and was the only official competition until its revival in 2003. In October 1982, The New York Times reported that sales had fallen and that "the craze has died”. By 1983, it was clear that sales had plummeted.

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x─────────────────x 21st-century revival x─────────────────x The Rubik's Cubes continued to be marketed and sold throughout the 1980s and 1990s, but interest in the Cube greatly increased in the early 2000s. The 2003 World Rubik's Games Championship, held in Toronto, was the first speedcubing tournament since 1982.	xx	Since then, the Rubik’s Cube has taken on new forms: Rubik’s Apprentice 2x2, Rubik's 3x3, Rubik’s Master 4x4, Rubik’s Professor 5x5, and Rubik's 3x3 Phantom. Despite their similar names, the Rubik’s 3x3 is far different from the more difficult 3x3 Phantom. One must touch the Phantom’s tiles to temporarily reveal the colours and solve.it..as..the..colours..fade...This.is	xx	done using thermochromic technology. Since the Phantom’s colours fade so quickly, the Rubik’s Phantom is a difficult challenge that was meant for experienced Cubers. Today, the Rubik’s Cube is revered as one of the most beloved toys of all time. Each year, millions of Cubes are sold, solved, and shared among friends, families, and puzzle seekers alike.
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As my closing statement, what are you waiting for? Go buy, borrow, or steal one. And when
you do solve that darn cube, let me know. Until next time, Cassandra Ironwoods, signing out!

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┏ ┗ The Motorcycle Diaries: And the Winners Are... Maverick Castle ┓ ┛ xx November, as always, brings the curtains down on another season of the MotoGP championship. The World Champions from the three categories are crowned, and so are the Rookies of the Year, and constructors and machineries are awarded with prestigious prizes — but it seems that a couple of awards have been missed by the FIM (according to us at the Hogwarts Headliner). What are they? Best Recovery: Marco Bezzechi in Indonesia Starting his Indonesian Grand Prix journeyxxxlessxxxthanxxxaxxxweek xx following his collarbone surgery, Bezzechi finished third on Saturday’s 13-lap race and fifth on Sunday’s 27. What a comeback! Bizarre Crasher: Joel Kelso Poor Kelso broke several bones after crashing into the back of Dani Holgado’s bike post-race in the 2023 opening round. This seems to be a continuation of the 2022 season when he somehow got hit by a riderless motorcycle (it kept on running on the track despite its rider having fallen). We wonder if magic really has no place in MotoGP. x─────────────────x xx x─────────────────x xx x─────────────────x It seems that a couple of awards have been missed by the FIM. What are they? ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Born to Hand-Jive: Jack Miller and Sam Lowes These two never fail to punch the air whenever they crash or feel someone wronged them. Careless Helper: Marco Bezzechi’s helper in Japan During the second qualification session, Bezzechi had a crash. His helper, having a good intention to drive the racer back to his box as fast as possible, started to drive before the Italian sat properly on the passenger seat. No injury was caused, though — thankfully! xx Drama Queens: Romano Fenati and Marc Márquez Yeah, we aren’t surprised either…. Dry Weather Specialist: Francesco Bagnaia in Indonesia The reigning MotoGP World Champion won the race after starting 13th on the grid! xx Role Reversal: Sam Lowes in France Despite starting from the pole position, the Brit suffered from a crash and later attempted to return to his team’s garage within five minutes to be qualified for a restart following a red flag. Not trusting his helper, Lowes rode on his own while the helper sat in the passenger seat. The role reversal didn’t stop here as he failed to ride his bike past the pit lane gate within the designated time, forcing the poleman to start from the back of the grid instead. Tough luck! x─────────────────x xx x─────────────────x xx x─────────────────x We wonder if magic really has no place in MotoGP. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Soulmates: Joan Mir and Alex Rins In the previous seasons, these two were teammates who often achieved similar race results, be it good or bad. In 2023, although no longer teammates, they keep the pattern. Even when Rins was sidelined for a couple of rounds due to injury, Mir somehow tended to fail to finish the races. Coincidence? Hmmm… we don’t think so! Wet Weather Specialist: Sergio García in Argentina Starting from 28th and finishing fifth in his second-ever Moto2 race, the Valencian is definitely someone to keep your eye on. xx What a Hit: Miguel Oliviera Upon trying his hand at cricket pre-Indian Grand Prix, the #88 managed to successfully aim his ball to hit a reporter’s head… even though he didn’t mean to do so! Wildly-Cheered Wildcard: Dani Pedrosa Widely recognised as one of the most successful riders to never win a title, the MotoGP Legend’s wildcard appearances were highly anticipated, and they didn’t disappoint, too! Another reason for his popularity? Definitely his humble and gentle personality. Which awards are your favourite? Or are there other categories you wish to be included next year? Let us know by sending us an owl! x───────────────────────────x xx x───────────────────────────x

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How to Know if Somebody is Taking Advantage of You
──By Hannah Blossom──

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If you suspect someone is taking advantage of you or simply would like to know how to know this information, then this is the right article for you. There are many ways to know if someone is actually taking advantage of you. However, I shall tell you the simplest ways to know this. If the person practices these two kinds of habits, then they might be taking advantage, or you might begin to suspect them, but do observe their behaviour. Think about these things and then you might know if they are actually taking advantage of yours truly.

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Self-Centred. When talking to this person, do think: are they speaking mostly about themselves? Is their favourite topic themselves? If so, they might be using you. Keep looking for these clues. They only reach out when the topic is about themselves. Next time they reach out, is it something like, oh is my hair alright? Or maybe, could you do my charms homework? Thank you! When they help, it’s because they think they have to, not necessarily because they want to. Maybe they want to make you think they don’t actually practice this behaviour, so they help you, however, if they do, they might look frustrated or terribly bored. They look to you for a confidence boost. When they're feeling upset or feel bad you’re the first one they owl, however… This could be a good thing, right? Not necessarily.

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If they do these self-centred things, then this could be a clue and you might keep a look out for the next habit… Uncaring of Others. They don’t support you, ever. In other words, when you support them, they don’t return the favour. This one is quite simple to observe; ask them to do something, do they? If the answer is no, then keep looking for more clues. They don’t sacrifice. Well, this could mean many things, such as, when you do something for them, they don’t do something for you, or in your favour. They are using you to get ahead. In life, some people use you to get ahead, for example, if they see that your grades are exceptional, they will ask for help with homework and studying, that is the sad truth. They don’t share an interest in your personal life. So, when you talk with them, they don’t share interest when you’re talking about how you’re doing, your problems and solutions even what you did and regret doing, your stories. When you’re telling them about these things, they don’t care. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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It might be difficult to pick up the scent at first, but stay cautious and observe them. Be careful with who you trust, and be patient; observe them, and then think about these habits. Do they practice these self-centred and uncaring habits around you? If they do, here’s some things to do to not be taken advantage of: Respect yourself. If you don’t respect yourself, they won't respect you. It’s okay if you don’t weigh the same as everyone else, or your hair isn’t like the others or your skin colour is different. It’s okay! Respect yourself! Set clear boundaries. Sometimes you just have to make it clear that you don’t want to go to a party because you have to study for an exam, and that’s fine!

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Be kind. If you are kind, they will most likely be kind back. A compliment can make someone’s day, but if they are rude, pretend you don’t care. Speak up. If you defend yourself or your friend, or even a stranger, they might stop using you, but you have to be confident and say the words you want to say. Don’t over-apologise. This displays you are weak, well at least they might think so, so just once or twice. These are all the tips I have for you today, I hope you have a good day or night. Thank you for reading. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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