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 no remote control, and instead a real physical button must be pressed?

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. Please ...

Others said the feature is also an option on many AEG and Beko machines too IT’S a job put off by many, and completely ignored by others. But if you’ve got a Hotpoint washing machine, you don’t need ...

If you've spilled something down your favourite jumper and then you see the dreaded 'dry-clean only' label, what do you do? It can be frustrating, and not to mention time consuming and expensive, to ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A woman won $10 million after pressing the ...

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 ...