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The coffee cabinet is a Rhode Island staple. It's an ice cream beverage dating back to the World War II era. The ingredient list is pretty simple: It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk. John Bender/Rhode Island Public Radio hide caption

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What's In That Coffee Cabinet? A Delicious Taste Of Rhode Island History

The ice cream beverage with the quirky name is a Rhode Island staple. It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk. Despite its popularity, the origins of the drink – and its name – remain a mystery.

Lisa Olson, of Mesa, Ariz., uses marijuana to ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Stina Sieg/KJZZ hide caption

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Marijuana's Mainstream Move Triggers Different Kinds Of Family Talks

Marijuana's Mainstream Move Triggers Different Kinds Of Family Talks

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QWERTY Traveled From Typewriter To iPhone, But Alternative Keyboards Do Exist

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The coffee cabinet is a Rhode Island staple. It's an ice cream beverage dating back to the World War II era. The ingredient list is pretty simple: It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk. John Bender/Rhode Island Public Radio hide caption

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What's In That Coffee Cabinet? A Delicious Taste Of Rhode Island History

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