-116 ⟶ Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An

According to legend, Liu An invents tofu.
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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

📜 Paper Production Begins in China

The Chinese first produce paper.⟶
Paper Production Begins in China (-116)
Han DynastyWritingCommunicationKnowledgePrinting
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

⚙️ 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

⚙️ Zhang Heng invents the Water-Powered Armillary Sphere

Zhang Heng of China invents the world's first water-powered armillary sphere.⟶
Zhang Heng invents the Water-Powered Armillary Sphere (125)
AstronomyZhang HengHan Dynasty
ChinaChina