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The first Starbucks was opened in Seattle in 1971 by two teachers and a writer who wanted to sell high-quality coffee beans and machines. Today, there are about 8,569 locations worldwide. Starbucks’ immense popularity has sparked controversy, with some criticizing its fair-trade policies, labor relations, and environmental impact, and holding it as a paragon of what they see as US cultural and economic imperialism. What are the origins of the Starbucks name and logo?
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