system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
Who first recorded the weather?


assistant
It is believed that people in China made notes about wind, rain and snow onto pieces of tortoiseshell.  Some evidence dates back to 3000 years, making the Chinese the first to record the weather.