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The first books were made on bamboo sticks and date back to the Shang Dynasty. -
The first writing on oracle bones -
The wheelbarrow enabled a single person to carry a heavy load and was called 'the wooden ox' in Chinese. -
The first magnetic compass was made in ancient China, using a lode-stone. Some historians, however, believe Chinese compasses may date back to the Han Dynasty. -
Paper-making was perfected in AD 105. -
The seismograph was used for measuring the strength of earthquakes. -
Gun powder was first used for fireworks. -
The world's first paper money was produced by the Chinese in the 11th century. -
Acupuncture statuettes showing all the needle points in the human body were first produces in AD 1026. The same statuettes are still used today. -
Kites became a favourite pass-time in China