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jan 1, 105 - Paper invented in China – (c. 105 CE)

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Invented by Cai Lun during the Han Dynasty, paper revolutionized record-keeping, education, and communication. It eventually spread westward via the Silk Road, transforming literacy and administration across Asia and later Europe.

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jan 1, 105
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~ 1922 years ago