Li Tian Gunpowder

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During the ninth century, Chinese chemists were trying to make an immortality potion, but instead Li Tian made a highly flammable powder and this powder was used as defense and other military needs such as bombs,fireworks, guns and fire lances. Li Tians invention changed the way of everything we do in life, both good and bad things. Gunpowder is called huo yao, which means flaming medicine. Unlike paper and printing, the birth of gunpowder was accidental. It was invented by alchemists who were trying to make an elixir of immortality. It was a mixture of charcoal, sulphur, and saltpeter. Near the end of the Tang Dynasty, gunpowder was being used for military affairs. Frequent wars drove the development of weapons. The 12th and 13th

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