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Imagine their opponents' surprise when the Chinese created bursts of flame out of thin air. Gunpowder, one of ancient China's greatest inventions, was first developed there a thousand years ago, but was really put to good against Mongol invaders at the Battle of Kai-Keng in 1232. Well outmatched in number, the Chinese still handily defeated the Mongols, physically and psychologically, with their amazing "fire arrows."
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