Useful Information
The History of Slurpee
The Slurpee was first invented in the late 1950s by Omar Knedlik, a Kansas City, Missouri man who owned a Dairy Queen. Knedlik's store frequently experienced issues with its soda fountain machines, and one day he put some of his sodas in the freezer in an attempt to keep them cold. He found that the sodas became partially frozen and had a slushy, enjoyable texture, and he began offering them to customers. The treat became so popular that Knedlik eventually created machines specifically for making Slurpees
Free Slurpee Day (7-Eleven)
Free Slurpee Day is a promotional event held annually by 7-Eleven convenience stores. On this day, 7-Eleven stores give away free small Slurpee drinks to customers. The event usually takes place on July 11th (7/11), but has occasionally been held on other dates.