JAmes Watt

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'It is not worth my while to manufacture in three countries only, but I can find it very worthwhile to make it for the whole world.'

James Watt

James Watt invented the steam engine. His invention was important for the Industrial Revolution, since it was the first powerful and reliable power source that could be utilized not only in factories but also in transportation. Today, while steam engines themselves are no longer widley used, the principles behind Watt's invention are still used in many technologies