Abacus

Invented in China around 1300 BC

  • It was a calculating tool that helped teach arithmetic. It is used today for people who are blind.
  • Dates back to the Polynesian era
  • Still used by accountants, actuaries, and book keepers
  • It is a predecessor to calculators and computers but is still used today.
  • References

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacus