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Babbage's difference engine was never actually madeduring his lifetime

[Ball]
Babbage's difference engine was never actually made
during his lifetime

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[Ball] Babbage's difference engine
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was never actually made during his lifetime.
Duration
4 seconds
Views
19
Timestamp in Movie
00:37:52
Uploaded
May 30, 2025
Season
1
Episode
9
Genres
documentary
Production
A+E Networks,Blink Films

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