Scientists say a cup of joe can help ward off cancer and...

jlmmelo 14 106
Scientists say a cup of joe can help ward off cancer, diabetes, depression, and more. Anneli Rufus on a dozen of coffee's miraculous benefits—and a few of its scary side effects. ...The Daily Beast - 28/10/11

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Henry Cunha 3 18 190
Good news for coffee drinkers! I'm relieved my 4-5 cup-a-day habit is beneficial.

But I have to say the expression "cup of joe" is one I don't think I've ever heard. This seems to be the origin of it:

The Origin of the Phrase "Cup of Joe"
The origin of the phrase "cup of joe" goes back to the early 1900s and Admiral Josephus Daniels. Admiral Daniels was secretary of the navy in the Wilson administration during World War I . After he outlawed alcohol on ships, coffee becaome the favorite beverage of naval crews. Hence the name "cup of joe."

But there are other theories: http://h2g2.com/dna/h2g2/A1300410
jlmmelo 14 106
You spend more than $1,000 on coffee every year . . .
How Much You Spend Each Year on Coffee, Gas, Christmas, Pets, Beer, and More
TIME - January 23, 2012