A close-up shot of an hourglass on a wooden table, with sand flowing steadily from the upper bulb to the lower bulb.

A close-up shot of an hourglass on a wooden table, with sand flowing steadily from the upper bulb to the lower bulb.

A close-up shot of an hourglass on a wooden table, with sand flowing steadily from the upper bulb to the lower bulb. See more

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