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Saw steam rise out of a kettle, and thought that power could be put to use.

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NO.. That is a myth. James Watt did not invent the steam-engine but realised why the existing engines, which could only drive reciprocating mine-drainage pumps anyway, were so dreadfully inefficient. He devised the appropriate solution; and later was among those who developed the engine into a rotative form so it could drive a wide range of factory machinery.

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