Caviar Vending Machine

CNN reports:

Kiddie Ride Mecca

It seems that the Tanger Outlet Mall in Terrell, TX is something of a mecca for Kiddie Ride Enthusiasts (which I assume exist).  Sure you may not be impressed by seeing characters like Batman (in some type of "Bat Cave Ride"):

But it's probably been awhile since you've seen our old pal Mighty Mouse:

Or Paddington Bear:

Or Tom & Jerry:

Of course there are any number of rides for those who crave more adventure:

This was a great fiberglass find with a lot of character!

Vice Machines

Ah, the good old days...

There was a time when a vending machine could provide you with a lighted cigarette:

Or with a cold glass of whiskey:

 

Those were the days...

 (These pics were found around the web.  Let me know if they are your so I can credit them appropriately.)

 

Hot & Cold

Finally, a vending machine that will cook for you!

The new EatWave Vending Machine serves cold snacks and cooks up hot snavks for your snacking pleasure.  More details HERE!

Zoo Food Machine

It's not uncommon to see a food vending machine at a petting zoo but it's always a welcome site:

Here we spotted a pair at the petting zoo at the State Fair of Texas!

Pregnancy Test Vending Machine

The folks at "Healthy Brains for Children"  are launching a "Think Before you Drink Initiative" which includes the development of a Pregnancy Test Vending Machine:

Here's a news story about this handy device:

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Penny Press #4 - Baylor U

Our next addition of "Penny Press" comes from our recent road trip.  We stopped at the Mayborn Museum Complex at Baylor University to, among other things, get our pennies smashed:

The area is known for mammoth fossils and the museum has an extensive mammoth exhibit so the design choice for this smash was an no-brainer.

It's worth noting that, unlike some other penny squashers we've found recently, this one is still fifty cents!