Gun powder, paper silk cloth, the abiscus and several other things. They even invented a simple computer although that is not to be confused with the computers of today.
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Yes, the Chinese have invented many original items throughout history, including paper, gunpowder, the compass, and movable type printing. These inventions have had a significant impact on global society and have contributed to advancements in various fields such as communication, warfare, and navigation.
The first documented use of fireworks dates back to 7th century China during the Tang Dynasty. Developed using a combination of incendiary powder inside bamboo shoots, the Chinese used these early fireworks for entertainment and celebrations.
Paper. It was invented by the Chinese in around 5000 BC.
Earliest use of fireworks was by the Chinese 2,000 years ago. Gunpowder was invented during the Song dynasty (960-1279) and fireworks followed. The Chinese people celebrate the invention of the firecracker every April 18 by celebrating the inventor Li Tian.
The earliest tool for measuring earthquakes was invented by Chinese astronomer Zhang Heng in 132 AD. He created the world's first seismoscope, a device that could detect the direction of an earthquake and the magnitude of its tremors.
Toilet paper was invented by Joseph Gayetty in the United States in 1857. Fireworks were invented in ancient China, with the exact inventor unknown, but it is believed they were discovered accidentally by early Chinese alchemists trying to create an elixir of immortality.