The bull wasn't a prop; it was a worthy opponent to the leaper. Here, man competed not against another man, but against the forces of nature. A modern reconstruction of a bull leaper's journey. Image via Michael Lahanas.
Interesting facts about China : China is the most populous (1.36 billion - 2014 estimated) & fourth largest country in the world by total area (9,596,961 sq km). People's Republic of China is also known for largest standing army with second largest defense budget. China is the world second largest economy by nominal GDP and GDP (PPP).
So we put together for you a list of 10 surprising Chinese inventions you didnât know were Chinese, ranked from the least to the most surprising. Ready to see what was invented in China? Prepare to be amazed! #1 The most fascinating of all the Chinese inventions: the Compass. The first item on our list of ancient Chinese inventions is the compass. Itâs one of the åå¤§åæ sÃ¬ the 4 great Chinese inventions, but people tend to forget about it.