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© 1. Tsutomu Hiroi — Kites: Sculpting the Sky (1978) (JP: Tako sora no zōkei) / 2. Graham Bell — Alexander Graham Bell kissing wife Mabel Hubbard Gardiner Bell inside tetrahedral kite (1903) / 3. Graham Bell — Tetrahedral Kite / 4. University of Illinois — Kite Derby Day (1957) / 5. Graham Bell — Tetrahedral Kite / 6. University of Illinois — Kite Derby Day (1957) / 7. Graham Bell — Tetrahedral Kite / 8. Graham Bell — Tetrahedral Kite / 9. Graham Bell — Tetrahedral Kite / 10. Graham Bell — Tetrahedral Kite / 11. Suzuki Harunobu/Metropolitan Museum of Art — Kite Flying.


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A kite is a lightweight, tethered aircraft typically made of paper, plastic, fabric, or other materials stretched over a frame. Kites are flown in the air by the wind, controlled by a string or line held by the person flying the kite, known as the kite flyer. They come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, including diamond, delta, box, sledge, and parafoil kites, each with its own flying characteristics and abilities. Some kites are purely for recreational purposes, while others are designed for specific activities such as kiteboarding, kite surfing, or kite aerial photography. In addition to recreational use, kites also have practical applications in meteorology, scientific research, and military operations.

The history of kites dates back thousands of years, with origins in ancient China, where they were first used for signalling, religious rituals, and entertainment. The earliest recorded use of a kite dates back over 2000 years to ancient China. According to legend, the famous Chinese philosopher and inventor Mozi (also known as Mo Di or Mo Ti) and his contemporary Lu Ban (also Gongshu Ban or Kungshu Phan) used kites for military communication and reconnaissance. Kites were flown to measure distances, test the wind, lift men, and send signals. The ancient Chinese also used kites for fun and festivities, making them an integral part of Chinese culture and history.

In 1752, Benjamin Franklin famously used a kite in his groundbreaking experiment to prove that lightning is a form of electricity. During a thunderstorm, Franklin flew a kite with a metal key attached to the string. When lightning struck the kite, it charged the key, allowing Franklin to feel an electric shock when he touched it. This experiment led to the invention of the lightning rod and advanced our understanding of electricity.




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