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Vending Machine Trick Got An Ad Banned
- In a 2001 advert a boy bought two cans to stand on them and reach a higher vending-machine button for his chosen soda.
- The stunt later sparked discussion about featuring rival brands and led to the ad being banned in some places.
Dimes As Emergency Payphone Currency
- After his son was kidnapped in 1963 Frank Sinatra kept a roll of dimes for payphone emergencies and kidnappers' instructions.
- The ransom episode was chaotic but most money was recovered and Sinatra continued carrying dimes thereafter.
Meals Arranged To Look Like '100' For Exams
- Hong Kong schools serve breakfasts arranged to visually read as "100" on certain exam days to encourage students to aim for full marks.
- The food choice varies but its presentation forms a motivational symbol rather than a superstition.