Starch filler and heron’s aeolipile: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Starch filler — is part of — Tablet (medicine). Starch or lactose.
2. Step 2. Tablet (medicine) — uses — Hydraulic press. Tablets are pressed.
3. Step 3. Hydraulic press — includes — Forging press. A press.
4. Step 4. Forging press — uses — Forge. The workpiece is heated in a forge before pressing.
5. Step 5. Forge — uses — Combustion. Metal is heated in the flame.
6. Step 6. Combustion — is used in — Heron’s aeolipile. A fire boils the water in the cauldron.

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