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A Victorian circus concession worker selling pink lemonade.

Quenching Curiosity: The Story Behind Pink Lemonade

From Cherokee traditions to circus blunders, the origins of pink lemonade are enigmatic and captivating. Whether a happy accident or a marketing ploy, this rosy refresher has charmed our palates and hearts, proving color can indeed sweeten our perceptions.


Costa Rica disbanded its army in 1949. It's one of the only countries in the world that forbids an army in its constitution. Costa Rica's approach has been adopted by six sovereign states in the Americas: Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti, and Panama.

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