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People are simply too busy and have no time to spare. They need everything at the push of a button whether it is currencies or a cup of tea. From gold to football to books and even spare body parts, you can get anything through vending machines! Take a look at these 10 weird and wonderful vending machines you may come across during one of your travels.
1. Gold vending machine
Wish to buy gold? Here is an easy way and you can get it for 20% cheaper than buying it from the German Bank. The 'Gold-to-Gold' vending machine is located at the Frankfurt Airport where people can buy gold bars and coins in one gram, ten and 250 grams. Gold is considered to be a safe haven for investors. The founder of this machine hopes to expand and install such machines at various other locations in Switzerland, Germany, Dubai, Austria and Abu Dhabi.
2. Bike vending machine
Looking for a bike for a short ride? Go to the cool Springtime Bike Dispenser that lets you rent a bike. The RFID equipped bike can be taken from a machine for your requirement and can be dropped off at another machine located at some distance. This concept suited for the urban environment won the Spark Design and Environment Award in 2007. The machine was designed by a Dutch company.
3. Pizza vending machine
Pizza lovers can rejoice now because they can devour their favorite dish anytime anywhere, particularly if they are close to the pizza vending machine. The special machine can cook and serve 9 inches whole pizzas in just 2 minutes. The machines help you to choose from three different kinds of pizzas at a time. The machine is created by Wonder Pizza.
4. iPod vending machines
Now you can get hold of your favorite iPod by just pushing a few buttons. Yes, the iPod vending machines are here where you can buy your favorite iPods by choosing the model according to your requirements. You have to select the model using the touch screen and provide some information of your credit card for buying the device. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, one of the machines had sold about $55,000 worth of iPods in one month!
5. Shoes vending machine
Lost one of your shoes? Do not worry. Pick up your favorite shoes from the shoes vending machine. Taking into account the miseries of the clubbers and their high-heel woes, a Japanese sports brand, Onitsuka Tiger is coming to their rescue by installing sneaker vending machines at many important locations all over London. Different kinds of shoes with different sizes and models for the party goers are easily available with the machine. The best thing is that the shoes are stylish and can be paired with any kind of outfit.
6. Boardshort vending machines
Walk into The Standard Hotels in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Miami and New York. You will come across special vending machines that contain limited edition of the Quicksilver bikinis and boardshorts. Each pair of the boardshorts is designed with certain specifications of the locations. The designs have impressed every single buyer whether it was the New York style or the Hollywood style. Each style has different design and prints reflecting a particular theme and mood.
7. Pot vending machine
Los Angeles has the all day round vending machines for medical marijuana for helping patients suffering from chronic pain and loss of appetite. They can get their pot with a convenient dose at the Herbal Nutrition Center. A large machine is installed to provide the drug anytime.
8. Books vending machine
You love for books and reading has found a new way to indulge in your favorite pastime. Yes, the books vending machines are here and this means that you can get your favorite book printed within a few minutes. The Espresso Book Machine can access about 500,000 different kinds of books. And the best thing is that you can print your favorite book in just nine minutes. The pages of the book are printed at the rate of 100 pages per minute, then pressed and glued to produce a neat book. You can easily complete the procedure by using the touch screen.
9. Soccer ball vending machine
If you are a soccer fan then here is a chance to own a soccer ball. You can easily pick a soccer ball from the soccer ball vending machine. Nike has decided to reward the soccer fans with their favorite sport goods. The Joga Bonito machine by Nike sells soccer balls to fans.
10. Wine vending machine
If you visit Pennsylvania, you can see the first wine vending machine in two supermarkets. Customers who need to buy the wine have to swipe their driver's license and look into a camera, blow into the breath analyzer etc for buying the bottles. If the machines function successfully, the State Liquor Board is ready to place many more such machines at various other locations.
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