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Thomas Newcomen

In 1705, Thomas Newcomen had figured out a way to make a steam driven pump that was safer and more efficient. His steam engine was better, but still not powerful enough.

 

 

 

 

What people still really wanted was a safer, more powerful steam engine.

So what happened next?

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