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![JamesLucasIT Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1027214104661028864.png) James Lucas [@JamesLucasIT](/creator/twitter/JamesLucasIT) on x 721.9K followers
Created: 2025-07-14 19:37:43 UTC

X. The first vending machine was invented over two thousand years ago by the Greek engineer Heron of Alexandria. 

It dispensed holy water when a coin was inserted into a slot, triggering a simple mechanical system.



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