🚀 Did you know that the first commercially used steam engines were so dangerous they were prone to sudden boiler explosions?

In this short episode, we explore the Age of Steam and the Industrial Revolution. We dive into the events that transformed economies and societies worldwide, turning simple prototypes into the powerhouses that fueled factories, railways, and ships.

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• How did Thomas Savery’s "Miner’s Friend" try to solve the problem of flooded mines? ⛏️
• Why was James Watt’s separate condenser a "game-changer" for engine efficiency? ⚙️
• How did high-pressure steam engines pave the way for the first locomotives and steamships? 🚂

🎤 Transcription:

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Steam Engine, Industrial Revolution, James Watt, Innovation, Technology