TIL that China had invented ceramics for teacups so early and they were so satisfied with it, they never had any glass right up until the 19th century. They were therefore left behind right up to the invention of medical science never having: Windows, lights, electronics, telescopes, microscopes etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OhXxx7cQg



Submitted February 16, 2015 at 01:42PM by Arb0k http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/2w24dg/til_that_china_had_invented_ceramics_for_teacups/