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7-Eleven has a new Slurpee scheme that will let you mix and match your flavors. On June 11, the company's launching a dual-chambered cup and special straw that allows you to sip one flavor at a time, or both at once. Just in case you really need to know how Peach Dragon Fruit tastes with a Mountain Dew White Out. We can only imagine the orders at 3 a.m.

And when is a Slurpee like the hammer of a Norse god? The Blue Lightening Blast Slurpee, says 7-Eleven, is "inspired by Thor," the upcoming movie, that is. You're prompted to "drop the hammer on your tongue... for a thunderous taste." We're still waiting for the Kryptonite Krush Slurpee.

Find out about more great shakes and frozen drinks coming this spring and summer.

America's favorite "Anchorman" has followed in the charitable footsteps of Snoop Doog (Snoop's Youth Football League), Jennifer Hudson (Boys & Girls Clubs of America), and several other celebs in joining with 7-Eleven to design a "Cup With a Cause." From today through January 3, when you grab some 7-Eleven joe in a cup featuring the snowman Will Ferrell created, you help support Ferrell's charity of choice, Cancer for College. 7-Eleven has guaranteed that at least a quarter-million dollars will go to Cancer for College (which provides scholarships for cancer survivors), and even more may be donated if the snowman cup gets hot.

Who knew Will Ferrell could not only skate ("Blades of Glory") but he's pretty savvy with a crayon? "Yes," Ferrell said. "I drew the snowman myself."

The controversial energy drink, Cocaine, has been banned by 7-Eleven convenience stores, after the company received numerous complaints from parents about the drink. The drug-like effects promised to teens by a drink named after a drug crossed the line with them, especially considering that the beverage is marketed to teens. A spokeswoman said "the product's name promotes an image which we didn't want to be associated with." And 7-Eleven isn't the only company that feels this way. Many other stores in Chicago and New York have pulled the drink from shelves.

Representatives from the drink company said that "the company wasn't glorifying an illegal drug" - even though it seems that way to just about everyone. They also say that Cocaine will be available through Amazon soon, so teens in areas that don't sell it can get their fix that way.

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