In 1888, one man patented a machine for vending “healthy” electric shocks - Ars Technica

In 1888, one man patented a machine for vending “healthy” electric shocks Ars Technica "When electricity was in its infancy, the power was believed to have a beneficial effect on health. Why not vend a small measure of electricity by coin operation?" wrote Paul Braithwaite in his book, Arcades and Slot Machines. Braithwaite was ...