From CNN's Chinese launch could signal new space race:
In a sense, the Chinese began the space race.How do you say "Hold muh beer and watch this" in Chinese?
The Chinese invented rockets in the 13th century, and used the so called "fire arrows" to fend off invading Mongols.
According to Chinese legend, the first person to attempt a trip into space was a 16th century man named Wan Hoo.
Wan, desiring to reach the moon, supposedly strapped 47 rockets to a wicker chair and had 47 assistants light the fuses.
Not a trace of him was found.
