Vending Machines That Sell Live Crabs
It’s hard to imagine a device like this making its way to the U.S. anytime soon, largely because animal rights activists would likely oppose it. However, in Nanjing, China, you can step off the subway and buy live crabs from a vending machine. These machines reportedly sell around 200 crabs daily to commuters looking to cook dinner after a long workday. The crabs are stored in icy cold containers, keeping them in a semi-hibernation state
Even if they wanted to escape, the cold environment prevents them from moving around the machine.
This concept raises interesting questions about convenience and cultural differences in food sourcing. While Americans might find the idea unusual, it highlights how technology is reshaping everyday experiences in other parts of the world. Could something like this ever gain acceptance here? It’s unlikely, but it’s fascinating to see how innovation meets tradition in unexpected ways.
