PHOTOS: 7-Eleven Slurpee cold, hard facts

Saturday, July 12, 2014

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PHOTOS: 7-Eleven Slurpee cold, hard factsIn 1965, a 7-Eleven zone manager visiting a store in Carrollton, Texas, noticed an Icee machine and thought it had great sales potential for 7-Eleven stores. (Photo: 1973 Slurpee)

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PHILADELPHIA -- In honor of 7-Eleven's 87th birthday, here are some facts about the convenience store that are worth slurping about.

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