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
   
Charles Babbage   Name:
Charles Babbage
Type:
Mathematician
Nationality:
English
Birth:
December 26, 1792
Death:
October 18, 1871
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