ANCIENT CHINA
By Alice
ANCIENT CHINESE
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ANCIENT CHINESE EARTHQUAKE DETECTOR
The ancient Chinese earthquake detector was invented nearly 2,000 years ago. It is 6 ft. across. The 8 dragons faces face the primary directions. The dragons mouth had a ball. When the ground shook the ball in witch was pointing that direction the dragon let go of the ball and it fell into the frogs mouth.
ANCIENT CHINESE CRICKET CAGES
Crickets were pets for their "songs". Crickets were favorites in the "Forbidden City". The crickets were kept in wooden cages, ceramic jars or gourds.