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50 Times People Came Across An Unusual Vending Machine And Just Had To Share It (New Pics)
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When you think of a vending machine, we tend to imagine a candy bar or perhaps row after row of bottled beverages. But have you ever seen, for example, a machine stuffed to the brim with blankets? We’ve gathered some of the weirdest and most interesting vending machines from around the internet.
We also got in touch with Lisa Yaszek, a professor of science fiction studies in the school of literature, media, and communication at Georgia Tech to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, be sure to upvote your favorites and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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#1
My Local Community College Has Free Emergency Contraceptive Pills In The Vending Machines
Barbara Wilcock 2 years ago
Thanks. That's really is good. Put it next to the condom machine 😉
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#2
My Airport Has A Book Vending Machine
#3
A Cheese Vending Machine In A Mountain Village In Switzerland
#4
This Bakery In Japan Puts Their Leftover Bread In A Vending Machine To Sell After Hours
#5
They Have Baguette Vending Machines In France
#6
A Local Farm Sells Eggs At A 24/7 Vending Machine On Their Driveway
#7
Grocery Store Near Me Has A Sticker Vending Machine With 90s Stock In It
#8
24/7 Pizza Vending Machine In Finland
#9
A Shop Repurposed An Old Cigarette Machine To Sell Local Artisans' Work
geezeronthehill 2 years ago
Saw a documentary about this. North Carolina, I believe. There is a fellow refurbishing old cigarette machines, which really have no purpose anymore. Artworks, drawings, prints and so forth in packages the size of cigarette packs.
#10
Baby Supply Vending Machines With Diapers, Snacks, And Parenting Essentials At O’Hare Airport
#11
Short Story Dispenser At Los Angeles Public Library Central
Dragons Exist 2 years ago
I need this for my house, just hook it up to Wattpad or something for infinite stories
#12
A Blanket Vending Machine At My Local Movie Theater
#13
Farmer's Vending Machines In Germany Offering Fresh Eggs, Potatoes, Milk, Jams, Jarred Meats, And Noodles
#14
Yarn Vending Machine In Philadelphia
#15
There Are Wine Vending Machines In Austria
Barbara Wilcock 2 years ago
Put it next to the bread and cheese machine, and the blanket. I have a ew home
#16
This Life-Saving Vending Machine In Oklahoma
geezeronthehill 2 years ago
This is part of a harm reduction campaign. I believe the items are free of charge.
#17
A Public Library Vending Machine At The Train Station. I Love This
#18
In The Netherlands, There Are Vending Machines For Fresh Flowers
#19
Put In A Coin And Get A Random Tattoo. I Was Surprised With A Tattoo Vending Machine Gift For Christmas. I Loved The Concept, And It Was Super Fun To Do
#20
Book Vending Machine At A Local Elementary School
Max 2 years ago
My sons school has these. Every kid starts the year with a few tokens and can earn more as rewards. So they don't even cost money. That means they get to keep the books instead of having to return them to the school library. As parents we can purchase books to include and they are labeled with an "in honor of" message. We did it for our kids birthdays or special moment. The kids love tracking each other down and telling them they picked their book
#21
A Sock Vending Machine
#22
Heraklion Airport In Greece Has A Seed Vending Machine
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
I don’t know if Customs in your home country would let you bring them in.
#23
Ramen Vending Machine
#24
A Fried Chicken Vending Machine In Otaru, Hokkaido
#25
A Sausage Vending Machine In Germany
#26
Thongs Vending Machine In Melbourne
Missy Moo Moo 2 years ago
Australian here - thongs (underwear or footwear) it’s the same principle. Strap between 2 protrusions
#27
"Herb" Vending Machine In Italy
#28
This Airport Vending Machine Sells LEGO Sets
#29
Vending Machine Just For Skittles
#30
Strawberry Vending Machine. This Is At A Strawberry Greenhouse In The Westland In The Netherlands
#31
This Cotton Candy Vending Machine
#32
My University's Engineering Building Has An Electrical Component Vending Machine
#33
Flower Seed Vending Machine In A German City
#34
My Kid's School Has A Vending Machine For School Supplies
Barbara Wilcock 2 years ago
I find this a bit sad that the parents or the school don't provide them. No child should have to spend lunch money on these
#35
Pringles Gambling Vending Machine, The Cost Is Slightly Higher Than Buying In A Store But You Have A Random Chance To Get One, Two Or Three Tubes
#36
Germany Has Vending Machines For Meat Products
#37
Vending Machine With Some Juice
#38
This Champagne Vending Machine
#39
A Dispenser That Sells Local Cheese (Fromage) And Morteau's Sausages In The Train Station (Besancon, France)
I saw that while waiting for my train. I tried a Comte cheese, and it was really good. I couldn't finish it, so I gave it to a random homeless dude (who gave it to someone else).
#40
A Vending Machine For Bouquets In France
Not Who You Think 2 years ago
Great idea if you need flowers during off-hours (visiting a hospital or a sick friend doesn't always happen between 9-5).
#41
My Dentist Has A Vending Machine For Toothpicks And Toothbrushes
#42
"Vending Machine Corner" In Akihabara Contains A Number Of Vending Machines Selling Strange Things Like Popcorn, A Tennis Ball, A Tube Of Carrots, And Mystery Boxes
catastrophegirl 2 years ago
you can view the contents of some of these mystery boxes in this video. the writing on them is stories. apparently very strange stories. https://youtu.be/SPNfGihTQEc?si=4t2LXhKjEdvKRp98
#43
A Macaroon Vending Machine In Japan
#44
Condom Vending Machine In Japan That Has "I Love You" Written In Many Different Languages
#45
I Found A Jansport Backpack Vending Machine In Mexico City
#46
Ever Been Walking Down The Street Needing A Bottle Of Soup Stock With A Fish Inside? Fear Not. Osu, Nagoya
#47
This Pencil Vending Machine At The Local Middle School
#48
The Men's Bathroom In This Movie Theatre Had A Vending Machine For Pain Meds, Chapstick, Cologne, And Candy
#49
You Can Buy Crutches From This Vending Machine Next To A Local Hospital In Vilnius, Lithuania
#50
Grocery Store I Live Beside Sells Ammunition Out Of A Vending Machine
#51
Fried Rice In Vending Machines
#52
This Hospital Vending Machine Sells Scrubs
#53
A Little Pen Vending Machine
#54
Found An Old-School Doritos Vending Machine
#55
"It's Just Milk" Is Now Available To Purchase At Brookvale Farm From Our Vending Machine
She who must not be named 2 years ago
We've got a few farms and animal centres with these in my hometown. I used one for the first time the other day. It was £2 for the reusable glass bottle with lid, then £1.20 to fill it. They also had the option to add syrup to make milkshake which was 50p. I decided to go for Cookies and Cream and my partner went for Chocolate. Both were yummy, and now we've got the bottles its only £1.20 for a litre of fresh milkshake next time we go. Can't complain at that at all 😊
#56
Tentacle Ear Accessories In A Capsule Machine In Japan
#57
This Vending Machine At A Brewery Is Selling Vintage Dune Books
#58
Black Hair Care Vending Machine At The University Of Michigan
#59
There’s A Vending Machine For Tools Where I Work
#60
M&M's Vending Machine At My Local Mall
#61
This Gumball Machine Has $1 And $5 Bills In It
#62
I'm Going To Grab Something From The Vending Machine. Do You Want Anything?
#63
This Vending Machine That Sells Gold
#64
A Vending Machine For Salad Dressing In Japan
#66
Cereal Vending Machine With Fresh Fruit
#67
Floppy Disk Vending Machine
Analyn Lahr 2 years ago
Old picture? Or there's nothing in there? Does anyone still use floppy disks?
#68
This Vending Machine In Germany Sells Wi-Fi Codes Valid For One Day
ILoveMySon 2 years ago
Is there not free wifi in public areas in Germany? Or are these for secured access? Serious question.
#69
My Local Safeway Has A Pokemon Card Pack Vending Machine
#70
Vending Machine Where All The Products Include Insects (For Human Consumption). Spotted In Arizona
#71
Germany Has Sausage Vending Machines With 24/7 Access To BBQ Meat Products And Mett (Raw Minced Pork)
#73
You Can Buy Oysters From This Vending Machine Near Utah Beach, France
#74
Vending Machine In Austria That Sells Bottled Air
#75
Shopping In Bristol This Weekend? Both Of Our Stunning DIY Lash Vending Machines Have Been Fully Restocked This Week
Barbara Wilcock 2 years ago
Just another way to make young girls feel that this is the standard 😒
#77
Vending Machine Accepting The Copyright Laws
#78
Vending Machine With Old Pokemon Games
#79
My Local Mall Has A Game Boy Pokémon Cart Vending Machine
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What do you think ?
Trentin Quarantino 2 years ago
Posts about interesting and unusual things around the world are the best type of posts!
Justin Tyme 2 years ago
When I was in Japan, I used a vending machine that makes business cards.
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago (edited)
Where I live, there are a bunch of vending machines selling Hot Wheels model cars. I never see anyone buying them. They have been there for years and still in operation. I have the suspicion these are operated by someone involving in money laundering operations. They create a legitimate business to allow them to regularly bank-in sizeable sum of money without rising suspicions to the authorities. Vending business (together with those claw machine booths) is a very low maintenance, low headache cover-up busines.
Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago
Malaysia? A friend was wondering about them while in KL
Load More Replies... Trentin Quarantino 2 years ago
Posts about interesting and unusual things around the world are the best type of posts!
Justin Tyme 2 years ago
When I was in Japan, I used a vending machine that makes business cards.
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago (edited)
Where I live, there are a bunch of vending machines selling Hot Wheels model cars. I never see anyone buying them. They have been there for years and still in operation. I have the suspicion these are operated by someone involving in money laundering operations. They create a legitimate business to allow them to regularly bank-in sizeable sum of money without rising suspicions to the authorities. Vending business (together with those claw machine booths) is a very low maintenance, low headache cover-up busines.
Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago
Malaysia? A friend was wondering about them while in KL
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