This clock was famous, but the internet ruined it.

It feels like no-one's told the world about this yet. ■ AD: 👨‍💻 's best deal is here: https://.com/tomscott - with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ■ More: Royal FloraHolland's flower auction in Aalsmeer had a famous clock: a literal Dutch auction where the first person to press their button would win. But it's no more, and that's down to the internet. https://www.royalfloraholland.com/en/...  

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Editor: Michelle Martin @onthecrux
Producer: Jasper Deelen https://fixer-netherlands.com

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