This week's question: Portuguese scientists have found that people who drink between three and five daily cups of coffee have more "efficient" brains and display "increased levels of attention and alertness" and "improved motor control." Please come up a name for a coffee brand that promises its brew will provide superior mental and physical abilities.
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THE WINNER: "Maximumwell House"
Mary Jo Astrachan, Oneida, New York
SECOND PLACE: "Cup of Know"
Greg Tymon, Rydal, Pennsylvania
THIRD PLACE: "Grounds for Success"
Patty Oberhausen, Fort Wayne, Indiana
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
"Cup of Whoa!"
Joe Ayella, Wayne, Pennsylvania
"Captain Americano"
Laurel Rose, Pittsburgh
"A Beautiful Grind"
Sam Cole, Portland, Oregon
"Javantage"
Bill Ziegler, West Chicago, Illinois
"A Brewtiful Mind"
Jesse Rifkin, Glastonbury, Connecticut
"Thunkin'"
Phil Vaney, Tempe, Arizona
"Max Swell Head"
Rick Torrence, The Village, Oklahoma
"Profound Ground"
Bill Levine, Belmont, Massachusetts
"Highbrew Taste"
Rebecca Burgan, Petaluma, California
"Chock Full O' Wits"
Norm Carrier, Flat Rock, North Carolina
"Maxwell Prowess"
Beverly Jarrett, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
"Chock Full O' Brains"
Ken Kellam III, Dallas
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