Daily Archives: April 27, 2010

Vending Machine History and Use

A vending machine is a coin-actuated item by which many objects can be sold. Vending machines are not to be taken for coin-actuated amusement rides or juke machines. The first known marketed employment of vending machines occurred early in the 18th century in England, at which point coin-operated “honour boxes” were utilized to vend snuff [...]

Cairns Beach Holidays: Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob is Cairns’ best beach holiday location. Named after the rocky headland, which is its most prominent feature, this beachside community has a long, wide beach, lined with tropical palm trees. The suburb is completely self-contained; you don’t have to leave its confines to have a relaxing, indulgent seaside escape. Unlike most other Cairns [...]