Butlers, forced by billionaires to mash piles of fruit by hand, invented blenders to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and subsequent demotion to human towel rack. Reap the benefits of their creation with today's Groupon: for $12, you get four 32-ounce smoothies at Smoothie Factory in Elmhurst (a $25.32 value, tax excluded).

Smoothie Factory is a trusted supplier of puréed produce and nutritional supplements throughout the country. Made with all real fruit, Smoothie Factory's flavorful smoothie creations make a fine component for both hungry mouths and abandoned food pyramids ($6.33 without tax for one 32 oz.). Choose from a flock of fruity flavors, such as the turbinado-charged, immunity-boosting Tropical Squeeze, featuring strawberries, bananas, pineapple, honey, and more, or the radiantly nutritious, protein-infused Hercules mixture bursting with papaya juice, almonds, honey, and more. On-the-go vitamin hunters can quickly capture their prey with a wide array of nutritional boosts, including mood-boosting ginseng, hearty soy protein, and bear-placating bee pollen.