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This Startup Is Building Tiny Amusement Parks for Grown-Ups

“We are not your most typical nerds. We’re not pencil pads and lab coats, but games and lasers.”

Here's Why Amusement Parks Are So Expensive

Woman: Ride had problems before fatal amusement park accident

First responders at the park on the night of the accident -Photo courtesy KCCI

What If You Lose Your Child at an Amusement Park?

While most parents said they would report a ride operator who appeared impaired by alcohol or drugs, less than half said they would report a ride operator who used a cellphone while operating a ride.

Vending Machines Bring Books and Learning to 'Book Deserts'

Free kids books that come out of a vending machine? Yes, please!

Who Is Responsible for these Terrible Amusement Park Accidents?

Amusement park accidents can be devastating and cause serious injuries. Know who is responsible for the accident, and what to do if you are injured.

Are Amusement Parks as Safe as You Think?

If government regulators can shut down restaurants and roads for construction flaws, they must be able to do the same to amusement parks, right?

Can Vending Machines Improve Retailers' ROI?

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Surprising twists to vending machines

Forget soda and chips. These vending machines spit out weed, shoes, keys and on-the-go bike repair parts.

Which Vending Machine is Right for You

So you've made the decision to get into the lucrative and enjoyable vending machine business. Welcome! Now comes the first important step towards making th

How clever is a vending machine? Very

Now you’d expect us at UKVending to be proud and impressed by our excellent range of vending machines, but have you ever considered just how clever these machines are. Sure, they are handsome and u…

Top 10 Amusement Park Injuries That Are Less Than Amusing

For most areas of the country, winter is a time of shutting down, holding up, and trying to keep warm. If you live in one of these areas and have an amusement park, chances are its doors are closed…

MRO Vending Machines Increase in Popularity

Vending machines are becoming a common sight on the factory floors, only these don't dispense snacks.

Is Dollywood a Theme Park or an Amusement Park?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before:<br>What did the theme park say to the amusement park?<br>What’s THEME-atter with you?!?!?<br>Okay, so maybe that was a pretty poor attempt at a ‘dad joke’ but one that may be relevant to our topic for this blog—theme park vs. amusement park. I never considered the difference between the

The Throw & Grow Vending Machine

Seed bombing might just be the kindest form of graffiti ever created -after all, what could be nicer than throwing a bunch of flower or grass seeds on an otherwise empty plot of land? That's why these seed bomb vending machines, made by Greenaid are so fantastic: Made from a mixture of clay, compost, and seeds, “seedbombs” are becoming an increasingly popular means combating the many forgotten grey spaces we encounter everyday-from sidewalk cracks to vacant lots and parking medians. They can be…

Can you complete the names of these classic amusement parks?

2 a.m. steak craving? There's a meat vending machine for that

It wasn’t long ago that Americans might have scoffed at the idea of a salad vending machine, or a cupcake vending machine (I could still do without the latter). So why not a raw meat vending machine?

Will smart vending machines replace the IT service desk?

Smart vending machines are giving employees instant access to the supplies they need -- when they need it. But will it solve the hardware administrative headaches for IT?

Build an Arduino-Powered Candy Vending Machine

With some simple programming and a few basic parts, you can rig up a candy vending machine that slides sweets toward you at the push of a button.

Soda industry: Vending machines will show calories

As criticism over sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are rolling out new vending machines that will put calorie counts right at your fingertips.