Fun Facts About Rubber Ducks
Get ready to dive into some Rubber Ducky knowledge! Here are some fun facts about our feathered friends that will have you quacking with excitement:
Rubber ducks may be small and simple, but they have an interesting history and some surprising facts! Here are some fun tidbits about everyone's favorite bath-time companion:
They didn't always float!
The first rubber ducks were solid and couldn’t float! They were actually used as chew toys for children before becoming the floating bath buddies we know today.
World Record for the Largest Rubber Duck Race:
The largest rubber duck race happened in 2019 in the UK, with over 200,000 rubber ducks floating down the River Thames! Imagine that many quackers in one place!
Giant Rubber Duck Art:
A Dutch artist, Florentijn Hofman, created a giant rubber duck sculpture that’s over 50 feet tall! It has traveled the world, bringing smiles to people in cities from Hong Kong to Los Angeles.
Rubber Duck Emoji:
There’s no official rubber duck emoji! Most people believe there has been one, an interesting case of the Mandela Effect!?
The Rubber Duck from Space:
In 2018, NASA used rubber ducks as part of a scientific experiment to study how ocean currents moved under Antarctic ice. These ducks were dropped into meltwater and tracked as they floated along!
Ernie's Iconic Song:
The beloved Sesame Street character Ernie made the rubber duck a pop culture icon with his catchy tune, “Rubber Duckie, You’re the One.” The song became a surprising hit, reaching #16 on the Billboard charts in 1970!
Rubber Duck Collectors:
Rubber duck collecting is a real thing! The Guinness World Record for the largest rubber duck collection belongs to Charlotte Lee, who has over 9,000 unique rubber ducks.
National Rubber Ducky Day:
January 13th is officially National Rubber Ducky Day! It’s a day to celebrate this iconic toy that has brought joy to millions of bath times.