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South-Pointing Chariot

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The south-pointing chariot (or carriage) was an ancient Chinese two-wheeled vehicle that carried a movable pointer that indicated south, no matter how the chariot turned. Usually, the pointer took the form of a doll or figure with an outstretched arm. The chariot was supposedly…

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South-Pointing Chariot

South-Pointing Chariot

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The south-pointing chariot (or carriage) was an ancient Chinese two-wheeled vehicle that carried a movable pointer that indicated south, no matter how the chariot turned. Usually, the pointer took the form of a doll or figure with an outstretched arm. The chariot was supposedly…

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