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Thread #107257   Message #2222896
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
26-Dec-07 - 05:34 PM
Thread Name: BS: How old is civilization?
Subject: RE: BS: How old is civilization?
Enough, already. If one wants tales, 1001 Nights is more entertaining.

Chinese not smart? First seismograph, gunpowder, magnetic compass, movable type, abacus, porcelain, paper, paper money, whiskey, chess, etc., etc. And maps exist from the Han Dynasty onwards.