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The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours.

~Charles Babbage

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Mathematician

Born: December 26th, 1792

Died: October 18th, 1871

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