Fine-dining establishments give you options, such as "soup or salad?" and "silver platter or wax-paper-lined top hat?" Celebrate good taste with this Groupon.

$25 for $50 Worth of New American Cuisine

Entrees include espresso and ancho-chili-rubbed new york strip steak ($29), lamb-shoulder bolognese with fresh tagliatelle ($21), and Painted Hill hangar steak with blue-cheese crema ($21). See the full menu.

Midtown Grille

At Midtown Grille, bowl-shaped chandeliers cast a warm glow over the dining room dressed in crisp white linens with cream walls. The elegant environs compete with equally elegantly plated seafood and locally snagged seasonal veggies. Chef Scott James enhances his succulent cuts of swordfish and short ribs with house-made pastas and sophisticated flourishes such as blue-cheese crema, pinot-soaked raisins, or miniature monocles that can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the restaurant's patio, weather permitting.

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Going out to eat allows you to enjoy fine dining without having to procure exotic ingredients or build a sommelier out of an old computer. Lap up luxury with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Upscale Small Plates

Dishes such as mussels with lime-ginger aioli ($8.95), beef sliders with goat cheddar and wasabi mayo ($8.95), and flatbread ($8.95) rotate on the constantly changing menu.

Six Plates Wine Bar

Six Plates Wine Bar minimizes customers' food indecision with a concise menu that pairs six upscale small plates with six wines by the glass. Despite the menu's diminutive size, there's no lack of variety-the foodies in the kitchen constantly swap out dishes to make use of as many local ingredients as possible, while a clipboard bears a list of more than 150 wines, and 30 beers, sold by the bottle. Mentioned in the New York Times for its use of local food, Six Plates Wine Bar puts an upscale take on comfort foods with its plates, which are about half the size of a traditional entree.

Six Plates Wine Bar's resident wine lover, Matthew Beason, curates a wine list that hails from around the globe-from behind the bar, he'll recount the tale of his first wine love, a 1995 JL Chave Hermitage Blanc that broke his heart when it eloped with a bottle of Boone's Farm. Each glass romances tongues beneath crystal-drenched chandeliers in the warmly lit dining room, where eclectically framed vintage photos and mirrors share space on exposed brick and deep-amber walls. Diners can recline on red-upholstered armchairs, at the bar, or at intimate, candlelit tables flanked by backed barstools.

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All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort in Caribbean

Every week, Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites throws a beachside welcome party to help new arrivals kick off their vacations with live entertainment, dancing, and a fireworks finale. This fiesta supplies a taste of what lies in store during a stay at the all-inclusive Caribbean resort, which sprawls across a tropical hillside like a mini metropolis. There's something for everyone-a playground and art club for children as well as discos, nightclubs, and bars for grownups. Eleven pools and two spas cater to laid-back vacationers, and onsite snorkeling and other watersports engage active guests.

One-bedroom suites are like a home away from home, complete with fully equipped kitchenettes and separate dining areas. Each suite includes a large balcony or terrace, some of which face the surrounding mountains. Suites are decorated with Caribbean-inspired decor, complemented by rattan, natural-wicker, and bamboo furniture.

A lot of the action at Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites centers on the two beaches it has direct access to. But the resort offers a broad range of activities inland as well. These include golf and yoga during the day and theater shows at night. Take advantage of the free shuttle service and convenient jetpack rentals to easily tour the facilities.

Dominican Republic's North Coast: Golden-Sand Beaches and Mountainside Cities

The beach known as Playa Cofresi-named after Roberto Cofresi, a pirate dubbed "the Robin Hood of the Caribbean" for how he dispensed with his stolen treasure-runs along the Lifestyle resort's outer edge. The golden, 3-mile (5 km) stretch of sand reaches to the Ocean World marina, a habitat for dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life.

From the beach, it's only a 10-minute drive to Puerto Plata, the largest city on the Dominican Republic's North Coast. The mountainside city is known for its pastel-colored Victorian buildings with gingerbread fretwork-architecture that lends the town an Old-World charm. You'll also find some prominent cultural attractions, including the colonial-era Fort of San Felipe that was once used to ward off pirates. A couple of cannons still sit atop the thick walls of the fortress, and cannonballs, bayonets, and other 16th-century artifacts are displayed in the museum inside.

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Massages quickly defuse tension, much like the moment when the bad cop turns out to be the good cop and the good cop turns out to be a great cop. Surrender to this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $35 for a 60-minute Swedish massage (a $70 value)
$39 for a 60-minute Swedish massage and a brown sugar foot scrub (an $85 value)
$43 for a 60-minute hot-stone massage (a $100 value)

Each massage includes aromatherapy, for which clients can choose rosemary, eucalyptus, or lavender scents.

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Tender Touch Massage

After honing her kneading skills in an upscale spa setting, licensed therapist Vanessa Andrews made the entrepreneurial leap with her very own massage studio. At Tender Touch Massage, Vanessa practices relaxing Swedish, prenatal, and hot-stone techniques to help relieve mind and muscle tension. To further stimulate the senses, aromatic scents such as lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus can be added to massage oil. Other add-on services include a skin-sloughing brown sugar scrub for the feet or hands, and paraffin wax treatments that moisturize the skin while easing aches related to arthritis, bursitis, or bites from the abominable snowman.

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Sports-Themed Hotel Minutes from UNC Campus

Chartered as America's first state college in 1789, the University of North Carolina is embedded in the identity of its hometown, Chapel Hill. The school's picturesque, tree-shaded campus sits in the center of the downtown area. Each year droves of Tar Heel basketball fans make the pilgrimage to UNC's arena, "Dean Dome," where six national championship banners hang from the rafters. The school's sky-blue banner also hangs above the front desk at the comfy Chapel Hill University Inn, located just 2 miles south of the university.

Seventeen HDTVs broadcast all the Tar Heel games at the hotel's adjoining Time-Out Sports Bar and Restaurant. The eatery serves standard pub fare punctuated by southern favorites, including Carolina-style pulled pork and a famous chicken-and-cheddar biscuit profiled on the Travel Channel's Man v. Food. Pool tables and video games fill the competitive void left behind when there is no Carolina basketball, soccer, or catfish wrestling on TV.

The inn's clean, comfortable guest rooms overlook a central courtyard; in warm weather, you can head to the courtyard to soak up sunshine from an adirondack chair or take a dip in the outdoor pool. Complimentary in-room WiFi makes it easy to check up on what's going on around Chapel Hill, and a complimentary shuttle service departs every hour to designated downtown and campus sites. The hotel also grants free passes to the nearby Kinetix Health Club, which offers a full schedule of daily classes in addition to cardio equipment and weights.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Southern College Town with Lively Main Street

Locals refer to Chapel Hill "the southern part of heaven," and it's hard to disagree, especially on an idyllic sunny day on Franklin Street, the main campus drag. Coffee shops, cafes, and bookstores line the charming street, and green space abounds in this area, from the wide-open grassy quad areas to the university's scenic Coker Arboretum. Diehard Tar Heel fans can take a short walk through campus to find the Carolina Basketball Museum, where artifacts, photos, and videos detail the program's illustrious history.

Just a few minutes' walk down Franklin Street, crowds thin and a more bohemian air takes over as Chapel Hill merges with the neighboring township of Carrboro. Travelers with access to a set of wheels or a sled pulled by a cross-country team may also want to explore the beautiful rolling farmland outside the town limits, perhaps winding up at the Maple View Farm Country Store to enjoy an ice-cream cone on its wide front porch.

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On television, criminal investigators are slick and relentless, which explains why most kids want to grow up to be cops, actors, or a pair of sunglasses. Shine like a snooping star with this GrouponLive deal for a murder mystery, presented by We Act For You at Stars Theater & Arts Center. Each show includes a buffet lunch or dinner. Choose from the following options:

$20 for one ticket to If Momma Ain't Happy on Friday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. (a $40 value) $15 for one ticket to If Momma Ain't Happy murder-mystery lunch on Saturday, May 19, at noon (up to a $30 value) $20 for one ticket to The Spy Who Murdered Me murder-mystery dinner on Friday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. (a $40 value) $15 for one ticket to The Spy Who Murdered Me murder-mystery lunch on Saturday, July 14, at noon (up to a $30 value) $20 for one ticket to Murder at the Starr Manor Masquerade Ball murder-mystery dinner on Friday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. (a $40 value) $15 for one ticket to Murder at the Starr Manor Masquerade Ball murder-mystery lunch on Saturday, October 27, at noon (up to a $30 value)

During shows that last 2.5 hours, We Act For You, a professional company of thespians, weaves a tale of mystery within the Stars Theater & Arts Center. Audience members interact, interrogate, investigate, and ultimately solve the crime in one of three scenarios, and incognito performers leak clues and steadfastly proclaim their innocence. Between acts, fledgling sleuths hit up a buffet to recharge their brains and search for evidence written on lettuce leaves.

Along with staging performances of murder mysteries, musicals, and original shows, Stars Theater & Arts Center also holds youth classes and camps to develop performance and personal skills. Through positive self-expression, young actors hone creative thinking, speaking skills, and self-confidence to boost their academic performance and prepare them for upcoming congressional speeches.

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Every time a new idea crosses the mind, a new hair sprouts as the idea tries to escape the brain and patent itself. Keep thoughts in check with this hair-disciplining Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for a shampoo, haircut, style, and blow-dry (a $45 value) $39 for a shampoo, haircut, style, blow-dry, and partial highlights (a $115 value)

Ashton Clancy, a graduate of the Aveda Institute, administers both of the above haircare packages.

Papillion Salon and Spa

The beauty professionals at Papillion Salon and Spa combine their specialties to revitalize clients from head to toe and from pinky to thumb. Stylists sculpt strands into artful updos and freshly hued bobs, shearing the locks off both male and female clients. The salon's resident massage therapist deepens the sense of relaxation with specialized treatments such as hot-stone massage. For special occasions or everyday glamour, Papillion's aesthetician remains on hand to administer customized facials, waxing treatments, and ear-candling appointments that leave ears almost as clean as an imaginary whistle.

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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Moving one's body to the rhythm of music is a natural human instinct, just like running from the sound of lightning or inventing a telephone. Dial up new moves with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $9 for a two-hour Saturday dance workshop on dance styles such as Brazilian samba and boogaloo (up to a $20 value). See the full workshop schedule here. $55 for a three-month summer Zumba class of cardio dance workouts set to Latin music (a $132 value). See the Zumba schedule here. $55 for a three-month children's dance class for ages 6 and older, such as Kids' Hip-Hop (a $132 value). See the full list of children's classes here. $65 for a three-month adult dance class in dance styles such as African dance, bhangra, and ballet (up to a $168 value). See the full list of adult dance classes here.

Ninth Street Dance strives to keep children's and adult's dance classes small, although individual class caps vary. This Groupon is valid for summer session classes only.

Ninth Street Dance

Ninth Street Dance believes everyone can enjoy dancing. In this spirit, rather than tailoring programming to professional dancers, the studio embraces all skill levels and ages, with a staff of 40 instructors specializing in disciplines from ballet to break dancing. Pupils learn new styles of movement in classes on international dance techniques, aerobic movement, and social dance, which helps students meet new people without the hassle of scheduling daily bikini waxes. Class times accommodate busy schedules by spanning mornings and evenings, and by meeting on both weekdays and weekends.

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Stomachs only growl when they're hungry or preparing to bite the hand that keeps tickling them. Tame the beast within with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $49 for $100 worth of contemporary Italian dinner cuisine for two Friday-Sunday $49 for $110 worth of contemporary Italian dinner cuisine for two Monday-Thursday $98 for $200 worth of contemporary Italian dinner cuisine for four Friday-Sunday $98 for $220 worth of contemporary Italian dinner cuisine for four Monday-Thursday

Roasted-beet salads with local goat cheese ($9) can precede entree-sized portions of tagliatelle pasta with wild boar and horseradish ($21) or pan-roasted pork chops ($24) with mascarpone-whipped polenta. See the full menu.

604 at West Village

Towering brick walls reach up to the exposed wooden rafters and modern, spherical chandeliers hang from 604 at West Village's high ceilings. Beneath this rustic, yet refined decor, plates of contemporary Italian dishes travel to tables, loaded with locally sourced produce, wild boar from Broken Arrow Ranch, and housemade pastas. Every day, chefs incorporate new ingredients from the Durham Farmers' Market into their risotto and craft the pasta primavera exclusively from fresh, seasonal vegetables. During warmer months, the restaurant hosts live jazz performances on its outdoor patio, allowing diners to enjoy the music and eat with silverware made from smelted saxophones.

Sharing the location, but offering a more casual dining environment, The Pizzeria serves oven-crisped pies alongside a similar selection of refined entrees with locally sourced ingredients. Although the chefs are equally comfortable with tossing thin-crust, new york style pizzas by hand and sculpting thicker, sicilian-style pizzas, their signature creation is the Grandma pan pizza with garlic- and basil-spiked tomato sauce. Although The Pizzeria's dining room shares the same brick walls as 604 at West Village, it creates a more lounge-like feel by lining them with neon beer signs and vintage posters advertising low-definition TVs.

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A perfect table setting requires pristine linens and polished cutlery, except at off-Broadway restaurants where waiters set every table in postapocalyptic Vienna. Avoid avant-garde eating with today's Groupon to Sammio's Italian Restaurant in Fayetteville. Choose between the following options:

For $12, you get $24 worth of Italian fare. For $22, you get $48 worth of Italian fare for groups of four or more.

Sammio's Italian Restaurant warmly welcomes diners into an eatery where pizza, pasta, and other Italian-born menu items tantalize taste buds. Chefs put a personal spin on spaghetti with meat sauce ($6.79), carefully adhering to a house recipe honed throughout more than 20 years of blending fresh ingredients and routinely sacrificing meatballs to pasta deities. Grilled chicken basks atop a pizza crust bubbling up around three-cheese-alfredo sauce to form the chicken alfredo pizza ($9.99 for small; $14.99 for large), and a meaty quartet of pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, and ham top the Meaty Deluxe pizza ($9.99 for small; $14.99 for large). Rib-eye steaks stamped with the USDA's seal of approval-the outline of a cow waving a white flag-arrive sizzling on plates in 9-ounce ($15.99) or 12-ounce slabs ($17.99).

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Your child's a pro when it comes to dancing around important questions about homework, vegetables, and chores. But you're sure to get a resounding yes from your son or daughter when you pose today's deal from Academy for the Performing Arts: Pay $59, and your child age 2 to 18 will get one week of performing arts summer camp (a $205 value). These camps are broken down by age and interest and allow budding stars to take part in fun, themed sessions like Preschool for the Arts Camp, Princess Dance Camp, Cheer & Hip-Hop Camp, and more. Camps run in week-long sessions from June 4 to August 10, meaning busy kids can still find a time to let loose, learn new moves, and have a blast. The passionate, skilled staff at this Apex dance academy works hard to creative a positive, creative environment for kids of all ages and experience levels that helps them build self-confidence, coordination, and more -- and that's the honest truth. Want more? Check out Academy for the Performing Arts on Facebook.

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Over centuries, modern firearms gradually replaced archaic weapons, such as the rapier and the sternly worded pamphlet. Take aim with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$44 for a range-pass package (up to a $105 total value). The package includes:

A range punch card that's good for five one-hour visits (a $75 value) One gun rental and 50 rounds of ammo for the first visit (up to a $30 value)

$75 for a pistol-class package (a $155 value). The package includes:

NRA FIRST Steps pistol class A gun rental and 50 rounds of ammo for class Upon completing the class, a range punch card that's good for five one-hour visits

During the four-hour course, NRA-certified instructors acquaint students with a variety of firearms, including double-action and single-action revolvers, teaching them how to safely handle the pieces. After the course, students nab useful handbooks and brochures as well as a FIRST Steps course-completion certification. After the first round is over, loaner guns with 50 rounds of ammunition are available for rental at the shooting range. Customers who have already completed the FIRST Steps course may just purchase the punch card option. Zombie smash costs two punches.

Learn To Shoot North Carolina

When each of Learn To Shoot North Carolina's NRA-certified instructors held his first gun, he was also embracing an inherent part of who he is. Instructors spent their childhoods shooting sporting clays and hunting before transferring their marksmanship skills to careers in law enforcement or the armed forces. Through Learn To Shoot North Carolina's assemblage of courses, instructors help pupils familiarize themselves with revolvers and earn NRA certification. Their shooting range hones marksmen's skills as they practice with their own handguns or rented pieces. Learn to Shoot also offers recreational activities, such as Zombie Smash, where hunters step into the surrounding forest, firing at cutouts of zombies while trying to forget about the pet zombie they helped raise on their uncle's farm.

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Bowling-alley lanes are covered in a thin layer of oil, facilitating a smooth trip for the ball and hilarious pratfalls for would-be pin burglars. Engage in slippery sport with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$30 for a bowling package for four (up to a $72.95 value)

Two hours of bowling Four shoe rentals 16-inch, two-topping pizza Pitcher of soda

$40 for a bowling package for six (up to a $93.90 value)

Two hours of bowling Six shoe rentals Two 16-inch, two-topping pizzas Two pitchers of soda

Z-Bowl

Flat-screen televisions hang high above each lane at Z-Bowl, displaying a medley of scoring charts and high-definition sports broadcasts for bowlers to enjoy between frames. The alley keeps the visual banquet brimming in a sports bar with large-projection sets and an arcade containing more than 60 arcade consoles, including both classic and modern models such as skee-ball and Dance Dance Revolution. The 18-lane facility also offers billiards, shuffleboard, and darts to keep levels of healthy competition high and offer lower-impact entertainment for those with injuries such as bowler's ear. Z-Bowl also hosts six private lanes designed to host upscale parties and corporate meetings, as well as a full kitchen that serves brick-oven pizza and certified Angus beef burgers.

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Playing a musical instrument is a skill that will serve you throughout your entire life, like safe cracking, horse punching, and toddler juggling. Add to your resume with this Groupon.

$40 for One Month of Private Guitar Lessons ($100 Value)

Students can choose to attend four 30-minute or two one-hour private guitar lessons during the course of one month, taught by one of the studio's qualified instructors. Beginning strummers are advised to opt for the four-session model, whereas more advanced students may be better equipped for two longer sessions.

Give To Live Guitar Studios

Give To Live Guitar Studios caters to aspiring guitarists of any age or genre inclination, whether they wish to shred like Jimmy Page or conjure transcendental harmony like Johann Sebastian Bach. Owner and teacher Bob Meyer honed his chops under Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and worked on the tours of Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, and Jimmy Carter's Glam-Metal Showcase. Each student's goals and abilities dictate the flow of lessons, which teach basic chord patterns alongside amped-up rock-outs and scales that lay the foundation for scintillating solos. Incidentally, shred sessions on any musical instrument typically imbue discipline, coordination, and confidence beyond simple strings and frets. Students can showcase freshly inspired licks during live performances, each of which promotes awareness of local charities.

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In the carefree days of your youth, you chased bubbles around the backyard; but these days, you prefer your bubbles tightly packed in a foamy cap atop a frosty mug. At Roth Brewing Company's second anniversary on June 2, score a glass of locally brewed beer when you pay $11 (regularly $22) for two admissions. During this sudsy celebration, you and your guest will receive two custom glasses to take home (while supplies last), enjoy two 23-ounce pours, rock out to awesome local bands, nosh on delicious bites from food trucks like Triangle Raw Foods and Chick-N-Que, and sip on this spot's brand-new brew -- the Valkyrie, a plum-honey hefeweizen. The festivities start at 2 p.m. (the food and music begin at 5 p.m.) and last long into the evening, so you can channel some of those happy-go-lucky feelings from your childhood in a more grown-up kind of atmosphere. Want more? Check out Roth Brewing Company on Facebook.

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Talented hands can make a man out of marble, a swan out of ice, and a functioning defibrillator out of cotton candy. Turn your body into a finely chiseled work of art with today's Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $37 for a purifying facial, which can be customized to target acne (a $74 value) $45 for a purifying facial (a $74 value) and a soothing eye treatment (a $20 value; a $94 total value)

A purifying facial pampers skin with exfoliating clay, hot towels, and a massage before plant essences and acupressure revitalize the eye area, relaxing nerves and summoning a youthful glow.

Eco Friendly Beauty Bar

Dedicated to keeping both patrons and the planet looking beautiful, Eco Friendly Beauty Bar strives, like Kermit the Frog's wardrobe, to be 90% green⎯a feat that earned it recognition on ABC 11. Nontoxic and natural products form the foundation of the salon's services, which include everything from spray tans to hairstyles kept clean with vegan shampoo. Under the glow of repurposed chandeliers, Eco Friendly Beauty Bar's staff members make good on their commitment to a smaller carbon footprint by wearing only narrow-width shoes as they shuffle atop recycled-cardboard flooring, serving complimentary sips of green wine in glasses that are recycled or repurposed from wine bottles. The bright, full-service salon crafted its chic aesthetic using furniture rescued from thrift stores, including bubbling fountains and an antique sewing table, and shelves proudly display chemical-free makeup, bamboo hairbrushes, and locally made skincare products available for purchase.

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Paintball is like a production of Hamlet: it's exciting, it's demanding, and by the end everyone has pretend-died. Take paintball arms against a sea of troubles with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$19 for paintball for one (a $40 value)

Tippman 98 paintball gun Mask CO2 tank with all-day air 500 paintballs with a hopper Two pods with a harness Drinking water

$8 for two extra large driving range buckets with 125 balls each for two people (a $16 value)

$10 for one hour of beginners archery for two, which includes an hour of practice time for each guest and an additional 15 minutes of safety instruction (a $40 value)

Customers should call the park for available archery dates and times. Paintball open play must be scheduled ahead of time and is available Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Country Fun Park

Nestled within Lil' Black Creek Farm's 150 sprawling acres, Country Fun Park's tree-enclosed fields play host to myriad outdoor activities. Guests can spend an afternoon sniping out foes in the 3-acre, custom-designed paintball arena or take advantage of horseback riding or the petting zoo to barrage animals with tactical assaults of love and affection. Golfers hone swings under the open sky at the driving range and archers refine their accuracy by stringing up sleek arrows and channeling their hatred of concentric circles.

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Establishing a regular exercise routine is a great way to show your body you care and is much less painful than swallowing a greeting card. Celebrate fitness with this Groupon.

$49 for a One-Month Gym Membership ($183 Value)

Attend unlimited scheduled group classes such as boxing, kickboxing, and mixed-martial-arts cardio. The deal also covers the use of all necessary equipment, including hand wraps, as well as a $99 enrollment fee.

LA Boxing

At LA Boxing, instructors with amateur or professional fighting experience lead classes that not only build strength and endurance, but can also mimic actual boxing bouts. Students don 16-ounce gloves and approach 150-pound punching bags for the signature LA Boxing Workout, burning approximately 800-1,000 calories per hour. Trainers keep class sizes small for optimal results, and offer private training for individualized attention. Members can also take advantage of the gym's free weights and cardio and strength machines or play human slingshot on the ropes of the boxing ring.

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Clothes make the man, or make a stack of dogs appear to be the man. Embrace man's best trends with this Groupon.

$20 for $40 Worth of Gently Used Women's Clothes and Accessories

Browsers can try on Ralph Lauren polos ($12.99), slip into Lucky Brand Jeans ($45), or peruse leather purses ($99), wristlets ($25), and messenger bags from Coach ($65).

My Back Porch

My Back Porch rewards deal-seekers by stocking gently used garments, accessories, and shoes from well-known brands, all of which undergo a thorough selection process to ensure they're in near-pristine condition. The shop invites leisurely browsing with its cheerful red and yellow walls and bright lighting, which illuminates the Ralph Lauren and Hollister tags peeking from shirt collars and the stitched names of Coach and Vera Bradley emblazoned across purse linings. Glass jewelry counters glint with a collection of earrings and necklaces, and leopard-print chairs face racks of shoes, beckoning guests to sit and ponder which pair of heels would work best for aerating their lawns.

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Sun salutations keep our solar body from growing angry and burning libelous graffiti on the Hubble telescope. Maintain the cosmic balance with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for 5 yoga or qi gong classes (up to a $75 value) $39 for 10 yoga or qi gong classes (up to a $150 value)

Over the course of 75 minutes, one of three teachers leads participants of all stripes through beginner-friendly yoga sessions or qi gong, a pan-Asian form of exercise and meditation. Qi gong and yoga focus on similar principles, teaching students how to master their breathing and increase their body awareness.

Though Bodies in Balance sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Bodies in Balance

As someone who grew up playing competitive sports, Michelle Gaine always understood the importance of therapeutic massage and proper physical training when striving to achieve peak performance and overall fitness. This fundamental understanding sank in even deeper after she was involved in a life-changing car accident. Over the course of 12 difficult months, a number of therapists helped her regain control over her body, ultimately inspiring her decision to spend the rest of her life assisting others in the same fashion. In 2000, she graduated from a clinical massage program, achieved an NC LMBT license, and became nationally certified in the art of massage therapy.

Rather than offering standardized treatments, Gaine draws from nine modalities to formulate custom massages. She eschews the one-size-fits-all philosophy found in some studios, pricing the use of any of her techniques based solely on the length of the session. This allows her to treat each patient in a manner that will reap the most benefits and address specific problems, such as chronic pain or a dray of back-burrowing squirrels. Yoga and qi gong instructors also help further Gaine's mission of restoration and healing with breath training, stretching, and meditative philosophies designed to help bodies align themselves from the inside out.

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Paintings can chip and fade, sculptures can crack and break, and even metal can rust away, so if you're looking for a permanent canvas on which to express your art, look no further than yourself. At Tar Heel Tattoo, located just off Franklin Street, pay $49 for $100 to spend on tattooing services; or, shell out $99 for $200 to spend. Owner and artist "Oddly Strange" James Padilla -- who has more than 20 years of experience -- and his team can bring any piece of your choosing to life, or help you design your own unique work of art. Grind out a tribal image across your back, or showcase a picture of your favorite animal on your sleeve -- whatever you choose, its beauty is sure to last a lifetime. Want more? Check out Tar Heel Tattoo on Facebook.

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Much like mountain ranges, cellulite deposits take years to form and can stand between you and the coast. Tighten your body's topography with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $52 for one cellulite treatment for the abdomen and thighs (a $105 value) $199 for four cellulite treatments for the abdomen and thighs (a $420 value) $389 for eight cellulite treatments for the abdomen and thighs (an $840 value)

Each treatment takes place in a private room, and begins with a personalized skin assessment. An active vitamin C cleanser promotes a youthful appearance, and exfoliation with Nu Skin's Liquid Body Lufra sweeps away dead skin cells and oil. Specialists measure body fat before smoothing the thighs and abdomen with Nu Skin's ageLoc technology, which reduces the appearance of cellulite and helps to diminish visible signs of aging and the appearance of dimpled areas.

Facials at Sola Salons

Located within MySpa2U, Facials at Sola Salons revitalizes skin from head to toe with facials and body treatments performed using Nu Skin products. A licensed aesthetician replenishes skin with a variety of natural ingredients, such as glacial marine mud loaded with more than 50 minerals and trace elements. Lactic-acid peels diminish fine lines and sun damage by speeding the natural process of exfoliation. Nu Skin's ageLoc technology smoothes cellulite dimples on the thighs, hips, abdomen, and arms, then returns them to Shirley Temple's face.

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Before boudoir photography, the only way to add electricity to a relationship was to shuffle across a bearskin rug in socks. Turn up the voltage with this Groupon.

$59 for a Boudoir Photo Package (Up to $190 value) One-hour boudoir photo shoot with up to two outfit changes CD of images Five 5"x7" edited prints

Set to the tune of mood music, the shoot begins with facial portraits and progresses toward wider angles that draw curves and full bodies into frame. Though the shoot includes two outfit changes, subjects only disrobe to their personal comfort level, whether ending up nude or zipped snugly into footie pajamas. After the shoot, clients get a proofing CD containing all the images from the shoot, which clients can flip through and make selections to be printed on 5"x7" paper.

Though Carolina Boudoir sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Web content related to this deal may contain graphic adult imagery unsuitable for minors or workplace viewing.

Carolina Boudoir

Inside a spacious 2,200-square-foot photography studio, Carolina Boudoir's all-female staff helps clients relax with friendly conversation and initial headshots to warm them to the camera. The plush, colorful furniture around the studio serves as props during shoots, giving clients an elegant chair or couch on which to strike a sensual pose or eat a burrito in a sultry fashion. Staff members allow ladies to reveal as much or as little skin as they feel comfortable with, and their expert photographic sensibilities turn any outfit-or lack thereof-into an electrifying photo op.

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Framed art adds to the ambiance of one's home and distracts family members from the fact that there are no walls. Cover up architectural absence with this Groupon.

$40 for $100 Worth of Custom Framing

Ready-made frames with glass and mats start at $20, and tabletop frames start at $10. Custom jobs vary in cost by materials and size, though a custom 8"x10" frame with an archival-quality mat and UV glass starts at $75, and a 20"x24" poster-size frame with archival dry mounting starts at $150.

Frameworks Gallery

Frameworks Gallery's owners, Charles and Carolyn, operate by a simple philosophy: "Frame it once, frame it right, and frame it forever." For more than 30 years, the custom frame shop and art gallery has matched museum-quality frames with portraits, memorabilia, and portraits of memorabilia, earning repeated recognition from loyal customers and local publications such as Metro Magazine. Customers can peruse a selection of ready-to-hang frames or collaborate with helpful staff members to create a one-of-a-kind picture home, with a variety of framing materials, mats, and glass to choose from. On its walls, the family-operated store proudly displays work by local and regional artists interspersed with flawless Sunday crossword puzzles completed entirely in ink.

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Concerts, like dimly lit chandeliers, are more impressive outdoors and are more enchanting when adorned with strategically placed glow sticks. Illuminate your senses with this GrouponLive deal to the 2nd Annual Beach Music Festival at Norris Creek Outdoor Entertainment Complex in Louisburg on May 19 from noon to 6 p.m. Choose between the following options:

For $20, you get two general-admission tickets (a $50 value). For $39, you get four general-admission tickets (a $100 value).

Children 8 and younger are admitted for free with a paying adult.

The Beach Music Festival erupts into a lively celebration as four bands take to Norris Creek's wooden, open-air stage, where they direct their energetic ditties toward festival-goers boogying on an emerald expanse of grass. The Embers, a sextet known for its soulful spin on beach music, jump-starts the day's auditory extravaganza with the same blend of rhythm, blues, and soul it used to charm presidents, armed forces, and surf-shop mannequins around the world. Craig Woolard of The Craig Woolard Band draws comparisons to Huey Lewis with his soaring, silky smooth voice, as his charismatic stage presence prompts audiences to move their feet to his infectious tunes. Winner of the 2009 CBMA Award for Favorite New Artist, Hip Pocket infuses its signature swagger into covers of time-tested jangles, including The O'Jays' "Love Train" and Wilson Picket's "Mustang Sally." Seaside Band draws the festival to its crowd-pleasing finale, commanding an army of saxophones, trombones, and trumpets in its renditions of classic tunes from The Dominoes and other '50s groups.

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Unlike speedy in-and-out coffee shops, cafes indulge fantasies of sneaking off through misty European streets paved with pain au chocolat and lined with biscotti parking meters. Sip into a waking dream with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $3 for $6 worth of cafe fare and baked goods for lunch for one
$6 for $12 worth of cafe fare and baked goods for lunch for two
$12 for $24 worth of cafe fare and baked goods for lunch for four

The menu features a variety of hearty, belly-warming eats, such as a bowl of soup with freshly made bagel chips ($4). A grilled turkey and provolone sandwich on freshly baked sourdough bread with a cup of soup, bagel chips, dessert, and iced tea ($7.50) provides a complete meal, and a panini with house-roasted beef, swiss, and bistro sauce on garlic and herb bread ($7.25) provides respite from ordinary sandwiches.

Clayton Bakery & Cafe

A glass display case of colorful cakes, cookies, and pastries greets guests as they enter Clayton Bakery & Cafe, along with the enticing aroma of freshly baking bread. The family-owned establishment staffs a team of local artisanal bakers and decorators, who use local and natural ingredients when whipping up baked goods and a lunch menu of hearty sandwiches, paninis, and daily soups. Chefs roast all of their beef and pork fresh each day, and distribute their signature rolls to local venues such as Laugh Out Loud and Clayton Steakhouse. Upon request, the bakery can inscribe customized cakes with birthday greetings, personal messages, or a favorite chapter from James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

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Statistics help fans analyze a baseball player's career, from quantifying a slugger's batting average to measuring a right fielder's apathy. See numbers come to life with this GrouponLive deal to see the Wilson Tobs' season opener against the Petersburg Generals at Fleming Stadium. For $24, you get a game-day package on Tuesday, May 29, at 7:05 p.m. (a $49 total value), which includes the following:

Four tickets for general-admission seating in sections 201-208 (a $6 value each). Gates open at 6 p.m. Four chili dogs (a $2.75 value each) Four orders of chips (a $1 value each) Four fountain drinks (a $2.50 each)

As members of the Coastal Plain League, a confederation of top college players staying hot for the summer, the Wilson Tobs kick off the 2012 season with a matchup against their North Division rivals, the Petersburg Generals. In the past, the Tobs' roster has helped cultivate such star players as current Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander. This year, Clemson first baseman Joe Costigan returns to the Tobs dugout along with St. Louis University pitcher Jon Levin, whose four wins tied for the team lead in 2011. The Tobs kick off their cleats at their home field, Fleming Stadium, a hallowed park whose 73-year history has seen appearances by the likes of Elvis Presley-the King himself-and Mickey Mantle-a player notorious for gyrating his hips before every swing.

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Rafts have long been part of American culture, serving as vessels for frontier exploration and childcare for lovable scamps. Have your own adventures with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $19 for a half-day whitewater-rafting outing on the Middle or Upper Ocoee River on a weekday (a $40 value) $24 for a half-day whitewater-rafting outing on the Middle or Upper Ocoee River on a Saturday (a $49 value)

With more than 5 miles of continuous rapids, the Middle Ocoee River adventure best suits first-timers. The gentler rumbles give them time to learn the ropes before taking on the final and most challenging section of rapids. Alternatively, the Upper Ocoee River starts slowly, but picks up speed over a stretch of Class III and IV rapids. Each outing lasts about 3.5 hours, with 2 hours spent on the water and 1.5 hours spent orienting visitors and convincing the raft that it won't be as scary as last time.

Sunburst Adventures

Launching into the Ocoee River, Sunbursts' rafts of whitewater adventurers bump and glide over currents with gradients up to 50 feet per mile. An experienced guide mans the helm, offering instruction and zany anecdotes, as rafters navigate past bushes and trees and around three risky undercuts for a challenging, yet safe, excursion. Sunburst's carefully selected team of enthusiastic rafters has been taming the rapids of the Ocoee and sharing their love for the sport and the great outdoors since 1976. Groups of experienced and novice boaters quickly become familiar with a good soaking as they tackle roaring rapids such as Hell's Hole and Godzilla attempting to bend their boats in two as they jostle their way down the river's 10-mile stretch. For a more leisurely way to enjoy the natural splendor and warm waters of the river, aquatic types can tube the Lower Ocoee, which is known for expressing much calmer waters ever since it kicked its pot-of-coffee-a-day habit.

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Biologists estimate that water makes up 65% of the human body, 71% of the planet's surface, and 0% of the R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire. Conquer the planet's most prevalent liquid with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $45 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard-adventure course for one, valid Saturday and Sunday (a $99 value) $90 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard adventure course for two, valid from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (a $198 value)

From May through October-weather and water conditions permitting-a guide teaches standup-paddleboarding basics and water-safety skills before turning paddlers loose on the waterway. On May weekends, tours run 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., and 4-6 p.m.; later in the season, tours will run at similar times. All gear is provided.

Local Paddler

After listening to professional instruction from Local Paddler's'guides, total novices can row their standup paddleboards through the crystalline waters of Raleigh's lakes and rivers. Instructors teach newbies to stand upright on their boards, showcase J-strokes, sweep strokes, and other fundamentals, and also impart water-safety lessons, such as never drink the entire lake in one sitting. Local Paddler's shop furnishes all equipment for aquatic adventures, which unfold along the scenic shorelines of the Wake Forest Reservoir or Falls Lake.

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Like toothbrushes and American vice presidents, motor oil is best changed every three months. Keep the engine of democracy running smoothly with this Groupon.

$39 for Three Oil Changes ($119.85 Value)

During each 30- to 60-minute appointment, technicians drain dirty oil, replace it with up to 5 quarts of 5W-30 nonsynthetic motor oil, and install a new filter (pricing is for spin-on filters; other filter types may cost extra).

Pro Tire Service

Nearly three decades have rolled by since Pro Tire Service opened for business. In that time, technology has advanced and cars have gotten smarter-but so have the shop's ASE-certified technicians. The automotive services they offer range from basic maintenance to heavy-duty stuff such as engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, and journeys into the uncharted territory of on-board computers. Because the DOT now requires all cars to be shod, the technicians fit four-wheelers for tires from BFGoodrich, Michelin, and Uniroyal. And because it's no longer considered humane to turn old batteries into chew toys for teething T-1000s, they recycle them instead. The majority of what Pro Tire Service's people do is backed by a 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty, a result of their affiliation with Tech-Net Professional Auto Service.

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More and more Americans are turning to healthy fare now that we have mined the earth's final reservoir of chili dogs. Tap a new resource with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $10 for a 500-milliliter bottle of olive oil or balsamic vinegar (a $20.75 value) $28 for an olive-oil package (a $62.25 total value) that includes three 500-milliliter bottles of Chef's Blend, Rosemary, and Estate Italian Olive Oil

The Flavor Exchange

At The Flavor Exchange bottles of olive oil dot marble countertops, peek out of rough-hewn wicker baskets, and run along the length of walls lined with pantry shelves and curio cabinets. The polished metal gleam of the lids sealing jars of preserves or spices cast a dappled glow on olive-green walls. Though the ample selection may overwhelm some gourmands, the shop's EVOO experts curate the experience, guiding customers from decanter to decanter, chatting about winsome flavor combinations, and treating palates to tastes of organic, kosher olive oils and herb-infused balsamic vinegars. Additionally, the staff leads occasional cooking classes, giving budding chefs a chance to experiment with olive-oil-infused entrees and add a few unique recipes to their repertoire without having to infiltrate Betty Crocker's research and development fortress.

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Athleticism is more than leaping over a hurdle and drop-kicking a computer after it beats you in chess. Be a good sport with this Groupon.

$135 for Two Weeks of Kids' Sports Camp (Up to $285 Value)

Aspiring athletes build their skills in sports such as soccer, lacrosse, baseball or softball, and cheerleading under the supervision of highly trained counselors. During the daily full- or half-day courses, teachers employ age-specific exercises and positive, constructive leadership to boost technique and self-esteem. This deal is valid for two week-long camps for one student or one week-long camp for two students, each entering grades 1-6. See the schedule for specific dates and times.

Though Jump Start Sports sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Jump Start Sports

Founded by sports enthusiast and former adolescent Rick Hart, Jump Start Sports works to enrich pupils' childhoods by developing useful life skills through athletics. Qualified counselors employ their wealth of experience working with children to help campers learn teamwork and fair play as well as the fundamentals of fielding baseballs, scoring soccer goals, or synchronizing pom-pom work. A course structure built around age-appropriate activities, group play, and free electives ensures that students never get bored, and an 8:1 pupil-teacher ratio enables one-on-one assistance to young champions as they practice the graceful art of pitching or the scheming intrigue of free-agent contract negotiation.

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Legendary figures are often remembered for their teeth, from George Washington's fabled wooden smile to Mona Lisa's unmistakable overbite. Ensure a memorable grin with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $1,600 for a denture-implant package for the lower jaw (up to a $6,000 value) $2,100 for a denture-implant package for the upper jaw (up to an $8,000 value) $3,500 for a denture-implant package for both upper and lower jaws (up to a $14,000 value)

During two- to four-hour appointments, Dr. Qureshy anchors lower-arch dentures to mouths with four to six mini implants and upper arch dentures with six to eight mini implants. Each diminutive titanium implant has a ball-shaped abutment that plugs into a round fitting on the patient's own dentures. The dentures or partials are not included in this deal.

Cary Dental Center

Dr. Kamran Qureshy draws on more than 10 years of experience as he beautifies bites in an elegant office enhanced by a soothing trickling fountain. Keeping abreast of dentistry advances, Dr. Qureshy continues his education with courses on cosmetics, conscious sedation, dental implants, and tooth cloning. With digital x-rays, Dr. Qureshy snaps accurate images with 80% less radiation than standard x-rays and supervillain x-ray vision. His intraoral camera displays images on an external monitor, which facilitates his search for oral disease and lets patients see any discoveries for themselves. Dedicated to helping others, Dr. Qureshy helped found the Morrisville Community Fund, which sustains 1,000 endowments that support community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions, and scholarships.

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Summer camp is the birthplace of s'mores, sing-alongs, and adults who totally don't mind being called by their first names. Have supervised fun with this Groupon.

Choose from Five Options $125 for five-day track-out camp from May 21 to May 25 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "Westward Adventures on the Oregon Trail" and "Unearthing Ancient Greece." $125 for five-day track-out camp from May 28 to June 1 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "Unearthing Ancient Egypt" and "The Road to Independence: The American Revolution." $125 for five-day track-out camp from June 4 to June 8 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "A House Divided: The American Civil War" and "Unearthing Ancient Egypt." $125 for five-day track-out camp from June 18 to June 22 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "Unearthing Ancient China" and "Deep in the Trenches: World War I." $125 for five-day track-out camp from June 25 to June 29 (a $250 value). Curriculum covers "The Road to Independence: The American Revolution" and "Unearthing Ancient Greece."

Dynamic Learning Adventures

The staff at Dynamic Learning Adventures entertains and engages budding minds with an ever-changing stable of week-long enrichment programs. Students test their skills during five days of strategy games, team challenges, and simulations. All the week's activities immerse kids in a single historical topic such as ancient China, the Civil War, or the Oregon Trail. Kids in grades four-six pick up problem-solving skills and unleash their creativity as they travel to historical civilizations in their minds. Dynamic Learning Adventure's programs are divided into three-hour a.m. and p.m. modules, and the programs integrates state and national standards so campers can use their newfound skills back at the classroom in the fall. Each class is also limited to 10 students, to ensure low instructor-to-student ratios and plenty of chances to tickle the imagined elbow of Abraham Lincoln.

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