Gunpowder (9th century CE) — #3 in Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions | Top10Grid
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Gunpowder (9th century CE)
Taoist alchemists accidentally discovered the explosive mixture of saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur while seeking immortality potions, inadvertently changing the nature of warfare forever.
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