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news Scmp World 2026-08-03

Tracing the ancient Chinese roots of the iconic 'bamboo-copter' toy

The 'bamboo-copter' featured in Japanese pop culture has deep historical roots as an ancient Chinese invention that eventually influenced modern aeronautics.

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