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aug 6, 1747 - Printing Press

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The Printing Press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440. It is a mechanical device for applying pressure to an ink surface so it can transfer ink to a piece of paper. The printing press was very influential during the renaissance.

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aug 6, 1747
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~ 278 years ago

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