-40 ⟶ Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian

The Chinese Ji Jiu Pian dictionary published in 40 BC during...
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🍚 Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An

According to legend, Liu An invents tofu.⟶
Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An (-116)
FoodAgricultureHan Dynasty
ChinaChina

🌾 Earliest Winnowing Machine Depicted

The earliest known winnowing machine is depicted in a Han dynasty Chinese tomb model.⟶
Earliest Winnowing Machine Depicted (-116)
Han DynastyAgricultureFarming
ChinaChina

🔨 Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian

The Chinese Ji Jiu Pian dictionary published in 40 BC during the Han dynasty is the earliest known reference to the hydraulic-powered trip hammer device.⟶
Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian (-40)
Han DynastyDictionary
ChinaChina

🪶 First Flying Machine Recorded in the Hanshu

First flying machine, according to the Hanshu.⟶
First Flying Machine Recorded in the Hanshu (19)
Han DynastyEarly AviationHistorical Records
ChinaChina

⚙️ Du Shi Invents Hydraulic-Powered Bellows for Iron Smelting

Du Shi, Chinese inventor and politician⟶
Du Shi Invents Hydraulic-Powered Bellows for Iron Smelting (39)
Han DynastyMetallurgy
ChinaChina

🛢️ Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China

Oil Wells and Borehole drilling in China. Such wells could reach depths of up to 240 m (790 ft).⟶
Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China (347)
Resource ExtractionHan Dynasty
ChinaChina