What did the first vending machine dispense? on May 10, 2024 Published in Business Trivia Subscribe Subscribe Your email is safe with us. Privacy Policy Chewing Gum Post Cards Stamps Holy Water Holy Water. William Rowe invented a cigarette-vending machine in 1926. Comments Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. blog comments powered by Disqus Share
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