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Heron, did he invent just the vending machine, automatic door and the first steam engine?

I was Just wondering if it were possible that Heron invented anything other than the above objects, maybe a steam powered boat, i think it's possible. What do you think?


Hero saw the steam engine (that was also used to open a door) more as a toy than a practical device, it was not sufficient to power anything as large as a boat.

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