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August 11, 2015
The History of Vending Machines
While the door was open, the holy water would fall out. Eventually, however, the coin would fall and the door would close—ensuring that people never took more than their fair share of holy water. The craziest part? Modern society didn't really embrace his invention for about 1,800 years. Heron died around 70 A.D.; it wasn't until 1883, when inventor Percival Everett created a vending machine for postcards and note paper, that Heron's idea proved to have a lasting impact.
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Instead of bait why not just sell portions of fish? Or whole fish? Then the fisherpeople could drink all the beer on shore and not have to piss in the lake.
Another improvement would be machines that dispensed watermelon and ribs so our Black Negro Afro-American People of Color could join in the fun.
They wouldn't even have to loot fishing gear to get service. EBT cards welcome.
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at August 12, 2015 6:40 AM
Or, maybe one of them deals where you put your head in the hole and the picture is taken of you holding up that 18lb bass. Then you have evidence to show the wife when you get home so she won't think you've been at the titty bar.
He said, Black Negro Afro-American People of Color LOL
Posted by: ghostsniper at August 12, 2015 7:02 AM
I've never gotten anything good out of a vending machine.
Posted by: BillH at August 12, 2015 7:40 AM