Invention of Gunpowder
The second version states that after the Mongol got beaten in battle with the Chinese, they too started to make their own gunpowder. And that Europe actually got their hands on the technology through the Mongol.
Nonetheless, either versions of the gunpowder has given way to many inventions such as the gun, bomb, and rocket. While we are on the subject of the rocket, did you know that the Chinese may claim to have had the first astronaut? Now, before you get upset. Let me explain.
Yes, there is a legend...
The legend started with the Chinese official named Wan Hu who wanted to fly to the moon using a rocket chair. I'm not sure if he listened to the "I believe I can fly" song a little too much or just wanted to explore the moon, the reason was unknown. What he did is fasten 47 rockets onto his chair, and to help him with taking off he also attached 2 huge kites on the top of the chair as well.
After all the preparations were completed, he decided to launch himself rather than a monkey. With the help of 47 of assistants to light the 47 rockets, he was off. The legend said that after a loud explosion, Wan Hu and the chair disappeared. Nobody knows where he went. (I know "Heaven")
Thank you for reading everybody. I hope this article is informative and less boring than anything else you read on the Internet today. But, what do you think? From where I am and wherever you are, don't fly too high and always stay grounded. Best wishes.
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