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For many centuries water mills were used to grind corn, but obviously not to produce electricity. That has been done since about 1880, ie as long as electricity has been known about.
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Millenia, The Romans used water wheels to operate pumping mechanisms for aqueducts, and the Chinese used water systems to irrigate fields.
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What had been a goal of using the market power of consumerism?
To influence decisions made by the media.
