Teen Titan Sets Ambitious Goal to Break World Record in Solving Rubik’s Cube Submerged

Suleman Dawood had a dream of breaking a world record while aboard the Titan submarine, but his aspirations were tragically cut short when the vessel lost communication. Alongside his father, Suleman hoped to set a record for solving a Rubik’s cube in the depths of the ocean. According to Suleman’s devastated mother, Christine Dawood, he brought his Rubik’s cube with him and his father carried a camera as they boarded the ill-fated submersible bound for the Titanic wreckage. Christine revealed in her first interview since the deaths of her son and husband that Suleman had expressed his intention to solve the Rubik’s cube 3,700 meters below sea level. She shared that Suleman could solve the puzzle in under 20 seconds and always kept it with him.

Originally, Christine had planned to join her husband on the trip to the bottom of the sea, but the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the excursion. When the opportunity to board the OceanGate submersible arose again, she made the decision to let her son go instead. On Father’s Day, Christine and her 17-year-old daughter, Alina, were on the mothership, the Polar Prince, witnessing the departure of their husband and father, as well as their son and brother, with excitement and happiness. However, about an hour and 45 minutes after launch, the team lost communication with the Titan, leaving Christine bewildered and soon realizing the gravity of the situation.

The initial frantic rescue mission eventually transitioned into a recovery operation. Christine recalled losing hope around the 96-hour mark and informed her family members, preparing them for the worst. Suleman and his 48-year-old father, Shahzada Dawood, were among the five passengers aboard the Titanic-bound submersible who lost their lives when the craft imploded. The tragedy also claimed the lives of British billionaire Hamish Harding, former French navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada announced that it would investigate the incident by examining voice recordings and other data from the Titan. A funeral prayer was held for Shahzada Dawood and his son on Sunday after the family returned to St. John’s. Shahzada, as the vice chairman of Engro Corporation, was one of Pakistan’s wealthiest individuals. He was involved in various charitable endeavors, serving on the Global Advisory Board for Prince Charles’ Charity, Prince’s Trust International, and on the board of trustees for the California-based SETI Institute.

Describing her late husband, Christine fondly remembered his childlike excitement and his involvement in helping others. She expressed her desire to continue his legacy and provide a platform for his work to continue, emphasizing its importance for their daughter as well. Closure seems uncertain for Christine, who deeply misses her son and husband, but she and her daughter plan to learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube in Suleman’s honor.