It frequently happens that two persons, reasoning right on a mechanical subject, think alike and invent the same thing without any communication with each other.
Oliver Evans Quotes
People did not even then like to eat dirt, if they could see it.
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| Birth: | 13th September, 1955 |
| Death: | 15th April, 1819 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Founder |
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Oliver Evans was an American inventor, engineer and businessman. A pioneer in the fields automation, materials handling and steam power; Evans was one of the most prolific and influential inventors in the early years of the United States who left behind a long series of accomplishments, from designing the first fully automated industrial process, to building the first high-pressure steam engine and first automobile in America.
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