It was a meeting that started with a clear agenda and a firm commitment to wrap things up by 5 PM. But, as the hours dragged on, the discussion meandered into topics like "Is it a bird, or a plane?" and "Who ate the last donut?"

As the sun began to set, the participants started to lose interest. Some dozed off, while others began to play solitaire. But still, the meeting persisted, fueled by a stubborn determination to not let it end.

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