Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Chips, candy or smoked brisket?

WASHINGTON – A small red vending machine, tucked away in a corner of the United States Botanic Garden’s gift shop, captivated passersby on a recent humid Sunday afternoon. Two young women stood in ...

Vending machines are modern marvels that emphasize convenience. You insert money into either a coin or a dollar bill slot, punch in the code of the item you want, and then repeat the process all over ...

Back in 2023, artist Ana Inciardi made an Instagram reel that got over 17 million views. In the short video, you see a bright red box with coin chutes reminiscent of a bubble gum machine. A colorful ...