A word problem:

I want a vending machine item that costs 90 cents. I put a one dollar bill in, and the machine replies that it would like me to use exact change. This irks me, so irrationally I put in an additional dime and select the same 90 cent item. The machine cheerfully vends my item, and gives me change: two dimes. Presumably these are my extra dime, and the dime it should have given me as change in the first place.

Can anyone explain this behavior?

Happened across some highly exciting news this morning: After four years in limbo (and countless more in development before that), they’re finally here.

Zubbles!

That’s right, colored bubbles that don’t stain when they pop. It’s gotta be a fairly amazing feat of chemistry, since the ink is visible, and then disappears after a few minutes. And I do like that the inventor is constantly pestered by brides to see if they can get bubbles in the same color as the bridesmaid dresses. I mean, who wouldn’t want that?

A few weeks ago Alex posted a picture on his Facebook page from the vending machine at work. I laughed out loud because the same item showed up in our vending machine as well: Burger King Onion Rings (Flavored Snacks)
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