12 Strange, Fascinating Machines

Automation technology has made manufacturing a quick and practically effortless job, but the machines that do this seem like they were taken of a science fiction movie, or perhaps a Charlie Chaplin film. These twelve animated photos are odd, fascinating and somehow - very satisfying to watch in action.

1. Ice Cream Cone Maker This is how ice cream cones come to the world.

2. Apple Peeler/Slicer/Corer If you really love apples, this machine will peel, core and slice them for you in moments.

3. Fusilli Maker Ever wondered how these odd-looking noodles are made?

4. Globe Presser This is how the world is formed.

5. Metal Rod Shaper For the perfect bend.

6. Automatic Handwriter Need dozens of handwritten notes? Now you don't need your hand.

7. Sort'em & Stack'em Technological demonstration of machines doing what humans can do, only faster and more efficiently.

8. Chapstick Tester This is how companies test the durability and maximum usage potential their chapsticks.

9. Rubic's Cube Solver Because why do it yourself when a machine can do it for you...

10. Automatic Mahjong Table Are you a Mahjong enthusiast? Hate tidying the table after every game? You're probably going to want this table.

11. Automatic Paper Airplane Maker When engineers get bored.

12. I'm Not Sure WHAT it is When engineers with an odd sense of humor get bored.