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Jeepers! It’s a 200 sq. ft., 18 ft. wide vending machine<\/a>, competing with 7-11 and gas station convenience stores.<\/p>\n

One bystander muttered about “dehumanizing technology,” but most oohed approvingly as the bin swung back to deposit the razors and cream in front of Mr. Roman. The machine even provided a plastic bag.
\n“It’s pretty cool,” Mr. Roman said. “Whoever made this is a genius. A guy in the store can make a mistake or give you a hard time, but not the machine. I definitely prefer the machine to a person.”<\/p>\n

In a world of ATMs and pay-at-the-pump, not to mention a world of expensive real estate and dwindling cheap labor pool, it only makes sense.<\/p>\n

(via BoingBoing<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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