This reminds me of an IOCCC entry (further details elided; read the hint file if you want it &quot;spoiled&quot;) [1]<p>[1] IOCCC 2013 winner, most timely rendered: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ioccc.org&#x2F;2013&#x2F;mills&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ioccc.org&#x2F;2013&#x2F;mills&#x2F;</a>