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The earliest Chinese paper was probably made from hemp and then the bark of the mulberry tree. Later, the Chinese used rags.
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In the 2nd century, the Chinese improved boats by making seperate watertigt compartments,
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The chinese adapted this idea by aranging paddles into a wheel. People walked on treadmills to move the paddlewheels.
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Alchemists accidentally created gunpoweder while experimenting with saltpeter to find a cure of mortality, allowing us to live forever.
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These cards were made by pressing wooden blocks on thick peices of paper.
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In the 10th century, the Chinese invented the flamethrower. The flamethrower ran on a mixture of gunpowder and oil, used to burn their enemies with a stream of fire.
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During the Song dynasty, The chinese made an improved mechanical clock, which was more complicated, but told time more accuratly.
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The compass had a magnetic needle that pointed towards the poles, allowing the traders to find the way that they were going.
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These rockets were powered by black powder, made of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. They were originally made for fireworks, but where then used for military purposes, such as shooting them at their enemies.
