40+ Things About Ancient Greece That Would Surprise Even Historians

Published on 08/02/2022
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They Invented Vending Machine

The world’s first vending machine was created by the ancient Greeks, which brings us to our next creation. But there were no sodas or snacks available from this vending machine. Holy water was being distributed through a coin-operated vending machine.

They Invented Vending Machine

They Invented Vending Machine

According to academics, this vending machine was a development from the Greek civilization, which was one of the first civilizations to use coins. However, it ended up serving as the model for all contemporary vending machines.

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Melons, Beyond Fruits

Melons were referred to as both the fruit and a code term for a certain area of a woman’s anatomy in ancient Greece. Additionally, it was a general word for all fruits that were or appeared to be foreign.

Melons, Beyond Fruits

Melons, Beyond Fruits

Various gourds bearing fruit are referred to by the Greek word mlopepon (gourd-apple). In other words, the meaning of this phrase varied greatly depending on the context in which it was employed.

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