Remote control is a wonder of the age, we press a button, and something happens as if by magic. But what happens if there is ...

People are baffled after a savvy woman revealed there's a hidden washing machine button they never knew existed. No one wants to wait for their machine cycle to end, only to discover their clothes ...

A game-changing hidden button on your washing machine could make cleaning the appliance easier than ever. Keeping your washing machine clean is vital, as the damp environment can be a breeding ground ...

There's nothing more inconvenient and frustrating than when the door to your washing machine is automatically locked shut and you desperately need to open it. You may have realised you've either ...

WASHING machines are essential in our homes, as we rely on them daily to clean our clothes. But what we often forget is that sometimes the washing machine needs a little cleaning itself. One cleaning ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Seattle’s Mystery Soda Machine dispenses cans of sugary pop for just 75 ...

Be careful if you let someone else push the spin button on a slot machine for you. A gambler in Florida found out the hard way in January when a woman he had befriended was sitting next to him at a ...

Don’t let anyone push your buttons. That’s the new mantra of gambler Jan Flato, who lost out on a $100,000 slot machine jackpot because he let a friend do the honors , 7News Boston reported. Flato, 66 ...

When a stranger bumps into you, you might get an apology. LaQuedra Edwards got $10 million. Last November, Edwards had just put $40 into a lottery ticket vending machine at a supermarket in Los ...