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What Are Ya — Yellow? The Rubber Duck Carries Filaments of American History in Its ‘Feathers’

The toy evolved from a heavy rubber chew item into a floating bath staple, and 29,000 spilled ducks later helped scientists track ocean currents.

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just a squishy noisemaker. The rubber duck is an American invention with a deep and rich past. The cute, often yellow toys have seen a resurgence in recent years, especially in tourist shops from the U.S. Open to Buckingham Palace, and are beloved across the world. The duck’s origin...

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What are ya - yellow? The rubber duck carries filaments of American history in its 'feathers'

NEW YORK (AP) — It's not just a squishy noisemaker. The rubber duck is an American invention with a deep and rich past.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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