Idea of the Steam Engine - 1712

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Thomas Newcomen invented the basic ideas of steam powered vehicles. He came up with the idea of the Steam Engine in 1712. His ideas of new transportation made it easier to travel quicker, and grew into even more ideas. Newcomen's ideas have influenced a lot of other inventors to make something efficient for the new society. But the idea of the steam engine took a turn in the beginning of the revolution making a lot of new and exciting things happen.