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jul 15, 1712 - Thomas Newcomen's developed steam engine.

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Thomas Newcomen advanced and improved on Savery's steam engine by adding a piston in a cylinder that would pump water. It was able to more efficiently pump water out of mines compared to Savery's.

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jul 15, 1712
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~ 314 years ago