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A political machine is just a group where the boss bribes/convinces the people to vote/support him in exchange for something such as housing or a job.
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Da Vinci has influenced inventors even to this day. He has some of the earliest known plans and prototypes for parachutes, diving suits, and a form of a battle tank. His plans have increased the amount contributions to modern inventions. Now in his time I don't know much.
