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The chinese invemted paper making from hemp and bark, and then later using rags.
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Printers would cover blocks with characters on them with black ink, and then press the wood blocks to the paper.
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The Chinese devised a wheel that made one complete turn every 24 hours. Dripping water made the wheel turn.
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The Chinese have been drinking tea since 2700BC but in the 8th century tea became widely popular in the country
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Before paper money, coins were the only type of currency. Today, paper money is the most common form of money
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Alchmists accidentally discovered ginpowder when trying to create a substance that would grant immortality.
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Printers made the cards from thick paper and famous artists drew the designs on the back.
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Early flamethrowers contained oil and gunpowder, used to spray enimies with a stream of fire.
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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
