Remember when vending machines were revolutionary if they offered some type of food that wasn't a salty or sugary snack? I guess I'm showing my age a bit...

We have one of those relics in the Midwest Communications break room. Along with a soda machine that, get ready, has like a half-dozen drink options.  Oooh...aaah...

In other parts of the U.S. and the world, they have vending machines (or ATM's) which have way better options. There's ones with cupcakes. There's fancy drink ones with about several dozen flavors and sodas.

Then there's this. Yes, a caviar ATM. Apparently L.A. is behind the times since Moscow had one several years ago.

Nevertheless....only in Southern California would anyone bring hundreds, or a platinum card, to a vending machine. It also feature several other high-end foodstuffs like truffles, escargot and...accessories.

Running low on pink mother of pearl spoons? They've got you covered. In a pinch. 24/7. No fuss, no muss.

What a deal! What a country!