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jan 1, 1712 - Newcomen Steam Engine

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Was the first steam engine created and was invented to pump water out from coal mines. It worked by burning coal to create steam which operated the steam pump, this pushed a moveable piston.

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jan 1, 1712
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~ 314 years ago

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