The History of Vending Machines

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The History of Vending Machines

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Aug 14, 2023

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The first vending machine in recorded history wasn't for soft drinks or snacks. It was for holy water. And how did an English radical think a vending machine was the loophole he was looking for? We look back on the weird history of vending machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Aug 14, 2023

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