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jan 1, 200 BC - W: First known use of smelted iron to create steel.

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World: India was the first known to smelt iron with carbon to create steel, used to make swords, knives, and sewing needles.

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By Aly
16 Jul 2019
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jan 1, 200 BC
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~ 2228 years ago