computersmiths - History of Chinese Invention - the Kite - 5 views
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Sophie Kent on 17 May 12Kites may date back as far as 3000 years, where they were made from bamboo and silk in China. Exactly how or when a kite was first flown is a mystery, but one legend suggests that when a Chinese farmer tied a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away in a strong wind, the first kite was born.