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The famous coffee chain has undergone some facelifts since its inception as a regional Seattle franchise. For one thing, the mermaid used to be a nudist. But, hey, it was the '70s.

Jake Rossen






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We asked Starbucks employees to tell us what's really going on behind the counter, from their pet peeves to their strategic use of decaf.

Jake Rossen