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No one wants to be the guy who throws up on the hour-long media shuttle.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The Hyde Park location promises the same eccentric charm, along with free candy tastings on the hour, face painting and surprise treats during its grand opening.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the most magical ways to experience the Eiffel Tower doesn't require a ticket; simply watch the nightly illuminations, when the landmark sparkles for five minutes every hour, on the hour.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The Hyde Park location promises the same eccentric charm, along with free candy tastings on the hour, face painting and surprise treats during its grand opening.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
One of the most magical ways to experience the Eiffel Tower doesn't require a ticket; simply watch the nightly illuminations, when the landmark sparkles for five minutes every hour, on the hour.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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“On the hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20hour. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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