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Shopping Cart Conveyor

Season 1, Ep. 972

Ever wondered about the conveyer belts that bring shopping carts up and downstairs in stores? Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, explore the mechanics and history of the shopping cart conveyor. From its role in making grocery shopping more efficient to its quirky details, they break down how this everyday technology operates behind the scenes.


Produced and hosted by Victor Varnado & Rachel Teichman


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