Zhihu Hot List
Latest recorded position: #22 on Oct 11, 2026, 8:01 AM CST.
Across 1 retained daily record, the best recorded rank was #22. From the first retained rank (#22) to the last (#22), this listing held the same rank.
What things do people think are modern but were actually invented long ago?
有什么东西是你以为现代才有，其实很早以前就发明了？
ThreadEast first recorded "What things do people think are modern but were actually invented long ago?" on Oct 11, 2026, 8:01 AM CST. It has been observed on Zhihu Hot List, with less than one hour between the first and latest recorded appearances.
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#22Source metric: 670,000 heat
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Up to 180 recent daily records from retained observations and preserved archives. The best rank and last rank can differ within a day. Times use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | Zhihu Hot List | #22 | #22 | 1 |