Vending Machines

Heron of Alexandria was the first to develop a vending machine over two millennia ago. Curiously, around four people a year are killed by them in America.

To find out more about the history of the vending machine, follow the link below:

Worcestershire Sauce

Firmly in the tradition of the Roman favourite, garum, and discovered by accident, Worcestershire sauce is surprisingly coy about one of its most important ingredients. Why is that?

The story of this quintessentially British sauce can be read by following the link below: