It started with a pair of designer underwear in Norway.

But that got us all thinking what is the most unusual item you might procure from a humble vending machine.

Well, it turns out that was opening a Pandora’s box to how weird the whole world can be. Because you can buy everything from a vending machine.

Everything.

You can buy tubs of mashed potato in Singapore (complete with delicious gravy topping):

You can pick up some live crabs for your dinner in China:

(image: PekingDuck.com)

Who needs bakeries for cupcakes in the US? Nobody, that's who:

Choose a pageturner in Heathrow:

(image: Flickr/xeeliz)

Did you forget to bring your candle to Lourdes? No worries:

(Image: Flickr/SantiMB)

Pent up passive aggression? This art installation by a Swiss-Danish art duo can sort you out (well, in theory):

Lego in Munich: 

(Image: Flicker/Jim Kelly)

And things you didn't even know you wanted:

Here's to vending machines, in all their varied glory.