Coca-Cola invented a vending machine in 1989 that could adjust its prices based on the temperature, allowing it to hike up the price of a Coke on a hot summer day. Customers denounced the idea, while even Pepsi accused Coke of exploitation
Japan has 23 vending machines per person.
vending machines are dangerous --- they kill, on average, thirteen people a year.
There are more vending machines in Japan than anywhere in the world
Vending machines kill about 13 people a year
Japan has approximately 5 million vending machines (or 1 machine for every 23 people)
A Vending machine is just a greedy container that holds your snack hostage in exchange for your currency.