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The science experimenters at TKOR construct a tiny working engine powered by heat from a tea light, illustrating basic steam mechanics.

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is a model of a bottle-frame ...