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What did Hero of Alexandria's vending machine dispense?

Question #149336. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 15 2023.
Originally posted May 15 2023 7:59 PM.

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Bless him! Recognised as the first vending machine, Heron's device dispensed holy water.

Devout worshippers inserted a coin in a slot and the machine dispensed a measured amount of water, depending on the weight of the coin.

Heron of Alexandria (c. 10 CE - c. 70 CE) has been called a "Father of Physics". Some of his other inventions are also truly amazing for the period in which he lived.

link https://explorable.com/heron-inventions

May 15 2023, 8:06 PM
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