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Monday 26 December 2011

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Here are some inventions of the past. Some are useful and others are deadly.

Gun – 10th c. CE



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Most weapons that use gunpowder were invented by the Chinese such as the Gun. This weapon had been around as early as the 10th century in China.

Hand Grenade – 1044 CE



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The Hand Grenade is a Chinese Invention. It was invented by Zhen Tian Lei of China in 1044.

Musket – 1355 CE



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Contrary to popular belief that Musket was invented in Europe, it was invented first by the Chinese as early as 1355. This muzzle-loaded, smooth bore long gun, fired from the shoulder was designed for use by infantry.

Rocket – 1126 CE



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The Rocket or Rocket Vehicle is a Chinese invention. It was invented by Li Gang in 1126 CE about 800 years ago before the invention of modern rockets.

Guqin – 3000 BCE



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The first string instrument ever invented is the Guqin. It was invented in 3000 BCE in China.

Ski – 2000 BCE



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Skis had been around since 2000 BCE. It was invented in Scandinavia. The first hints to the existence of Skis are on 4500 to 5000 year old rock drawing excavated by experts during the past years.

Ice Skate – 5th millennium BCE



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Ice Skate had been around since the 5th millennium BCE. Like the Ski, it was also invented in Scandinavia. The first Ice Skates were made of bones.

Umbrella – 1000 BCE



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Early humans learned to use umbrella around 1000 BCE. Umbrellas were invented in Mesopotamia.

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