What life was like in ancient China
Ancient China was a hub for culture, science, and trade. Boasting some amazing innovation, ancient China made an indelible mark on human history.
Here are some historical facts about ancient China.
41. Cleaning Up
Toilet paper was invented in China, but it was only made available to Emperors.
40. Fortunate
Fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese custom. They were invented by a noodle factory worker in the 1920’s, in San Francisco. We guess you could say fortune cookies are a traditional American custom.
39. Inventive
The Chinese invented kites about 3,000 years ago, and they were used for a multitude of reasons: from scaring enemies on the battlefield to predicting the success of a voyage. Also, it was considered bad luck to intentionally let go of a kite.
38. Role Reversal
In Ancient China, the color white was reserved for mourning and funerals, not black. Today, it is still a common practice for those with closer relationships to the people that are gone (i.e. sons and daughters) to wear white garments.
