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A man delivers soda on July 6, 2016 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast is experiencing the real heat of the summer with temperatures in the 90s.

Demand for sugary beverages goes up when it's hot out. Here, delivering soda on a hot July day in New York City in 2016. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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You're more likely to reach for that soda when it's hot outside

by Alejandra Borunda

3 min

You're more likely to reach for soda when it's hot outside

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