#20: The Weirdest Vending Machine in History
We are just as confused about this old photo as you are. Let’s give it some context. This woman is excitedly standing by what appears to be an old-school vending machine. For whatever reason, she’s wearing a tropical straw hat with an outfit that is decidedly not tropical or beachy. What’s going on here?
Well, this is a 1965 photo featuring a vending machine for worms. Yes, worms. Azar’s Worms created a worm vending machine for fishers who needed bait in a pinch. We’re not sure how big of a market fishermen in need of last-minute bait were back in 1965. Then again, we weren’t there, so we wouldn’t know. We’re assuming this beautiful woman was hired to pose in front of the vending machine to entice customers. Even with context, this image is weird.