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Thirsty? Get a Free 7-Eleven Slurpee Today
Chain hands out free slurpees for 7-11-11 birthday.
Hot? Parched? Bored? Head to for a free slurpee anytime on Monday.
In honor of the chain’s only this century, stores are passing out 7 ounce slurpees for free, including the local location at 20502 Milwaukee Ave. (Patch already called to double check).
Fun facts you might not know:
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- 7-Eleven turned 84 on Monday.
- The Slurpee has been around since 1967.
- The frozen drink was named for the straw’s slurping sound.
- The store originally got its name because they were open from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
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