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Gunpowder is used for the first time in warfare by the Chinese, despite being originally produced by Taoist alchemists seeking an elixir of life.

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Beginning of Time

2005

YouTube is founded by Karim, Hurley, and Chen.

Present Day

Note: BCE means that the date is the number of years before the current era (CE/AD).
c. is short for 'circa' and indicates that the date is considered approximate.

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