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Chinese alchemists invented gunpowder.

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What happened to the inventor of gunpowder?

The Chinese inventor of gunpowder died.


Who is the inventor of gun powder?

Most published information credits the Chinese with inventing gunpowder.


Who was the inventor of gun?

I'm not sure if I'm right but I believe in a way the Chinese. They made gunpowder for fireworks and in a way they were the first guns.


Is gunpowder one of china's most important inventions?

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Is gunpowder magnetic?

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What is the collective noun of gunpowder?

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Why should gunpowder be illegal?

Gunpowder can be used to make a bomb. So unless you are licensed to be in possession of gunpowder, owning gunpowder is illegal.


What happens when you smash gunpowder with a hammer?

Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck. Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck.


What was gunpowder supposed to be?

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When was the internal combustion engine invented?

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How long has gunpowder been in use?

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