The invention of the common mechanical rotary print engine that accelerated newspaper publishing was patented by whom? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The invention of the common mechanical rotary print engine that accelerated newspaper publishing was patented by whom?

A. Richard March Hoe

B. William Caxton

C. Christopher Sholes

D. Johannes Gutenberg

Answer: Option A

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Richard March Hoe invented the rotary type press in 1843, placing text matrices on revolving drums rather than flat tables.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The invention of the common digital computer operating memory layout known as the Virtual Memory system was pioneered where?

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