Dive #121 · Friday, November 13, 2026 · Question 4 of 7

Name an invention that existed before 1500 (no food or drinks)

Krillion answers for "Name an invention that existed before 1500 (no food or drinks)" from November 13, 2026. 6,330 answers were accepted and players gave 4.2M in total. Here is every tier, from the 100-point One in a Krillion answer down to the 10-point Plankton answers.

6,330Accepted answers

4,889Deep cuts

4.2MAnswers given

100Top score

One in a krillion

100 points

Pythagorean cup

The single gem answer for this prompt, and the highest score you can get.Overfilling a Pythagorean cup siphons its entire contents out through the stem.

All answers, rarest first

No match in the answers listed here. Long lists are trimmed, so an unlisted answer can still be accepted by the game.

Deep Cut

85 points4,889 accepted · 100 shown

Obscure answers that few players reach.

Hemp cloth154
Abolla155
Torquetum156
Close stool157
Parashu157
Cuirass158
Dioptra158
Incense burner158
Brails159
Cucking stool159
Rammer160
Acoustic jar161
Compass sundial161
Vault161
Lead white166
Tropaeum166
Authepsa171
Hygiene stick171
Jamag178
Monochord179
Hurley181
Tide mill181
Sea silk183
Vomitorium183
Noria185
Lapidary187
Camara188
Gamurra189
Fou191
Sternpost rudder198
Alembic203
Xuan paper203
Fire ball206
Rutter (nautical)206
Computus208
Beacon209
Horse transport209
Proto-Sinaitic script211
Qanat211
Ab anbar218
Tuba (Roman trumpet)220
Gu (vessel)222
Acupressure224
Scapular225
Mechane226
Jeton229
Plying231
Flying cash234
Road camber235
Seton235
Fulling237
Mark (currency unit)238
Ligature245
Atlas (architecture)247
Market hall248
Jump rope252
Undershot water wheel255
Fulacht fiadh259
Catacomb261
819-day count265
Abacus (architecture)268
Humao273
Coffer276
Pilum276
Sol (French coin)276
Bloodletter281
Scorpio281
Alcoholic fermentation287
Fusuma302
Three-field system307
Tankard308
Pile foundation328
Trephine361
Morse367
Afro comb371
Buddhist calendar376
Po (Korean robe)381
Sow (siege engine)408
Sextans (coin)422
Mason's hammer446
Bones (instrument)471
Well bellows487
Sand clock493
Lantern gear499
Bamboo pipeline511
Spherical astrolabe525
Ard537
Li (tripod vessel)543
Tepoztopilli570
Theriac618
Italic script676
Warping mill705
Scarf joint750
Gittern822
Gravity dam956
As (coin)1.1K
Lighter (barge)1.5K
Seesaw1.6K
Spathomele1.6K
Se1.6K

Rare

60 points1,259 accepted · 100 shown

Uncommon but recognisable answers.

Pigeon post2.9K
Cuneiform2.9K
Football (ball)3K
Seed drill3K
Lens3K
Caravel3K
Xylospongium3.1K
Guitar3.2K
Kohl3.2K
Shears3.2K
Tampon3.2K
Wrench3.2K
Fountain pen3.3K
Alarm clock3.3K
Syringe3.3K
Shoehorn3.3K
Cotton cloth3.4K
Fermentation3.4K
Christian cross3.5K
Sky lantern3.6K
Oil paint3.7K
Arrowhead3.8K
Balance scale3.8K
Postal relay3.8K
Flask3.9K
Cosmetics3.9K
Corset3.9K
Furnace4K
Windcatcher4.1K
Stirrup4.1K
Cauldron4.1K
Toothpick4.1K
Sickle4.1K
Razor4.2K
Walking stick4.2K
Inclined plane4.2K
Pinwheel4.3K
Hypocaust4.3K
Wedge4.5K
Drill4.5K
Drinking straw4.5K
Ballista4.6K
Clay tablet4.7K
Rake4.7K
Lantern4.8K
Chamber pot4.8K
Glider4.8K
Spear-thrower5.1K
Mortar (weapon)5.2K
Scalpel5.3K
Mace5.7K
Horseshoe5.7K
Arquebus6K
Watermill6K
Crane6.2K
Magnifying glass6.2K
Lateen sail6.3K
Hinge6.3K
Whip6.4K
Door handle6.6K
Chain mail6.7K
Sewing6.7K
Ladder6.8K
Flint and steel6.8K
Shoelace6.8K
Vending machine6.8K
Elevator6.8K
Seismoscope6.8K
Comb6.9K
Stove7K
Anvil7.1K
Spindle8.1K
Saw8.8K
Brazen bull8.8K
Antikythera mechanism8.9K
Greek fire9.2K
Chisel9.2K
Pickaxe10K
Astronomical sextant11K
Spinning wheel11K
Oven11K
Archimedes' screw12K
Hydraulic telegraph12K
Yakhchāl12K
Sandals12K
Matches12K
Mortar and pestle15K
Scythe15K
Saddle15K
Hand plane16K
Needle17K
Loom18K
Toothbrush19K
Butter churn19K
Dildo20K
Condom22K
Astrolabe25K
Churka26K
Aeolipile32K
Guillotine53K

Schooler

30 points176 accepted

Solid, well known answers.

Cushion260
Footstool309
Bookcase490
Throne739
Bed sheet955
Shelf1.1K
Hammock1.1K
Bench1.2K
Quilt1.3K
Cradle1.3K
Mattress1.4K
Ring1.5K
Couch1.5K
Cooking1.5K
Desk1.7K
Tent1.7K
Glue1.8K
Curtain1.8K
Movable type1.9K
Tap1.9K
Candlestick2K
Perfume2K
Shampoo2K
Alphabet2K
Drum2.1K
Drain2.1K
Chain2.2K
Moat2.2K
Sled2.3K
Playing cards2.3K
Vase2.3K
Paper money2.4K
Hourglass2.5K
Chimney2.6K
Toothpaste2.6K
Trousers2.6K
Dam2.7K
Hut2.7K
Blanket2.8K
Bag2.8K
Stone tool2.9K
Wire3K
Roof3K
Clepsydra3.1K
Bell3.2K
Fireplace3.2K
Dagger3.2K
Wall3.3K
Carpet3.3K
Canal3.3K
Hieroglyphics3.3K
Ball3.3K
Stool3.4K
Steel3.4K
Armor3.6K
Bottle3.6K
Shield3.6K
Bridge3.7K
Bronze3.7K
Basket3.7K
Cutlery3.8K
Broom4K
String4K
Cement4.1K
Ruler4.1K
Pillow4.1K
Bathtub4.1K
Sewing needle4.1K
Belt4.2K
Button4.3K
Flute4.5K
Gear4.5K
Underwear4.7K
Zero4.9K
Silk5K
Club5.1K
Tire5.1K
Pipe5.2K
Plate5.2K
Chopsticks5.3K
Fishing rod5.5K
Sail5.5K
Paintbrush5.6K
Staircase5.6K
Pump5.7K
Lock and key5.8K
Barrel5.8K
Umbrella5.9K
Fan6.1K
Concrete6.5K
Soap6.5K
Ship6.7K
Nail6.8K
Hat6.9K
Bowl6.9K
Calendar7.1K
Screw7.2K
Window7.7K
Chariot7.8K
Road7.9K
Axle7.9K
Coin8K
Arrow8K
Map8.2K
Bucket8.5K
Chess8.5K
Socks8.8K
Weaving8.8K
Rope9.1K
Kite9.3K
Crossbow9.4K
Iron9.5K
Mirror9.9K
Paint10K
Brick10K
Torch11K
Brush11K
Pyramid11K
Pottery11K
Plumbing11K
Shovel11K
Sewer12K
Printing12K
Table12K
House12K
Glass12K
Toilet paper13K
Oil lamp13K
Cannon13K
Scissors13K
Cup13K
Clothing14K
Writing14K
Well14K
Boat15K
Quill15K
Ink16K
Papyrus16K
Door16K
Wagon16K
Irrigation16K
Windmill16K
Gun17K
Codex17K
Sling17K
Bed17K
Cart18K
Bow and arrow19K
Water wheel19K
Mill20K
Fork20K
Spoon22K
Hoe24K
Wheelbarrow24K
Lever26K
Eyeglasses26K
Sword26K
Carriage27K
Axe27K
Candle28K
Abacus29K
Chair29K
Knife30K
Reed pen30K
Fireworks30K
Plow30K
Shoes30K
Clock31K
Hammer35K
Aqueduct43K
Spear45K
Toilet48K
Catapult49K
Pulley51K
Trebuchet52K
Sundial60K

Plankton

10 points5 accepted

The obvious answers most players give first.

Gunpowder38K
Compass40K
Paper65K
Printing press174K
Wheel397K

Most common answers

What most players typed, with each answer's share of everything given. Avoid these for a deeper dive.

WheelPlankton · 10 pts · 397K picks

9.5%

Printing pressPlankton · 10 pts · 174K picks

4.2%

PaperPlankton · 10 pts · 65K picks

1.6%

SundialSchooler · 30 pts · 60K picks

1.4%

GuillotineRare · 60 pts · 53K picks

1.3%

TrebuchetSchooler · 30 pts · 52K picks

1.2%

Questions about this prompt

What is the One in a Krillion answer for "Name an invention that existed before 1500 (no food or drinks)"?

The One in a Krillion answer for "Name an invention that existed before 1500 (no food or drinks)" on November 13, 2026 is Pythagorean cup, worth the maximum 100 points. Overfilling a Pythagorean cup siphons its entire contents out through the stem.

What are the most common answers?

The most picked answers were Wheel, Printing press, Paper. Common answers score the fewest points in Krillion, so they are the ones to avoid.

Why is my answer not listed here?

This prompt accepts 6,330 answers. Long lists are trimmed to the common answers and the best known Rare and Deep Cut answers. An unlisted answer can still be accepted by the game.

What do the numbers next to the answers mean?

They show how many players gave that answer on November 13, 2026, from the game's own live count. Krillion sets each tier itself, so a popular answer can sometimes sit in a higher tier than a less picked one.