At age 17, Watt decided that his passion was mathematical instrument making, so he went to university and then found a master instrument maker to train ... for James was that of the steam engine.

In 1733, Englishman James Kay improved upon handlooms ... So, the next time you buy a 150-watt light bulb, you know who to thank. Before the steam engine, transportation was by horse-drawn wagons ...

A week after a fiery train wreck at Lynchburg spilled oil into the James River and made national news, the trains are running again and the James looks little worse for wear. A few oil sheens ...

The trio replacing Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May on The Grand Tour... Japanese Acers will turn vibrant red if 1 thing is added to soil now Japanese Acers, also known as Maples, ...

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