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Period: 100 to Dec 31, 1400
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150
Industry: Paper
The chinese invemted paper making from hemp and bark, and then later using rags. -
Feb 17, 650
Industry: Printing
Printers would cover blocks with characters on them with black ink, and then press the wood blocks to the paper. -
Feb 12, 750
Everyday Objects: Mechanical Clock
The Chinese devised a wheel that made one complete turn every 24 hours. Dripping water made the wheel turn. -
Feb 17, 750
Industry: Tea
The Chinese have been drinking tea since 2700BC but in the 8th century tea became widely popular in the country -
Feb 12, 800
Everyday Objects: Paper Money
Before paper money, coins were the only type of currency. Today, paper money is the most common form of money -
Feb 12, 850
Military: Gunpowder
Alchmists accidentally discovered ginpowder when trying to create a substance that would grant immortality. -
Feb 12, 850
Everyday Objects: Playing Cards
Printers made the cards from thick paper and famous artists drew the designs on the back. -
Feb 12, 900
Military: Flamethrower
Early flamethrowers contained oil and gunpowder, used to spray enimies with a stream of fire. -
Feb 12, 1250
Military: Rockets
The chinese developed rocket technology during the song dynasty. At first used in only foreworks, they were later used for dropping arrows on the enemy
