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In the year 2000 BCE, the first recorded instance of an adjourned meeting took place in ancient Sumeria. King Gilgamesh, tired of the monotony of his throne, called a meeting to discuss the latest in irrigation techniques. After 47 minutes of debate, the meeting was adjourned to be resumed the next day, much to the dismay of his advisors.
Learn more about the Adjournment ContinuumIn the Middle Ages, meeting adjournments became a status symbol. Only the most influential nobles could afford to adjourn their meetings, while the common folk were stuck in endless, unadjourned meetings.
Discover the Art of AdjournmentIn the 20th century, adjournments became an art form. Meetings were adjourned with reckless abandon, leaving a trail of confused attendees and half-finished PowerPoint presentations in their wake.
Uncover the Sociology of Adjournment