7-Eleven says it coined the term “BrainFreeze” in 1994. As dubious as that claim may seem, nobody makes a slushy, toxic-colored treat as refreshing as the Slurpee. The convenience store franchise celebrates its 82nd birthday on Saturday 11—that’s 7/11—and to celebrate, it’s giving away the sugar-loaded frozen drinks for free. Just pop into any participating 7-Eleven store, grab a commemorative 7.11-ounce happy birthday cup and let the BrainFreeze begin. See 7-eleven.com for store locations.









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