It was a typical Monday morning when John, a seasoned bureaucrat, realized he had misplaced the official manual for the latest policy change. Panic set in as he frantically searched every drawer, cabinet, and hidden compartment in the office.
Just when all hope seemed lost, John stumbled upon a yellow sticky note with the manual's contents scribbled on it in his favorite pen. The note was stuck between the pages of a 1987 World Almanac, where it had been hiding in plain sight.
With the note in hand, John was able to navigate the complex policy labyrinth with ease, saving the day and earning him a hero's welcome at the office coffee machine.
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