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$\begingroup$ The industrial revolution was kicked off by coal, aka something that can be readily replaced (or created from) wood. The only difference is that a coal mine is incredibly high yield over a forest. $\endgroup$

QuestionablePresence
– QuestionablePresence

2026-04-29 14:06:00 +00:00
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$\begingroup$ @QuestionablePresence, the industrial revolution was kicked off by water. It was only once every river and stream in England was crowded with water wheels that steam engines started moving out of the mines and into the mills. $\endgroup$

Mark
– Mark

2026-04-30 00:34:57 +00:00
Commented yesterday
$\begingroup$ @Mark "kicked off" was definitely the wrong wording, true $\endgroup$

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2026-04-30 09:23:09 +00:00
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