National Rubber Ducky Day

Happy National Rubber Ducky Day!

Rubber Ducks were first manufactured in the 19^th Century. Today these yellow-rubber bath toys are still enjoyed by many little peanuts around the world, and can be found in many shapes sizes and designs. As of 2011, a woman in the US named, Charlotte Lee holds the World Record for “Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks,” owning a total of 5631 rubber ducks!

Rubber Duckies, as they are some times affectionately known, are the contenders in many charity races worldwide, such as Halifax, Nova Scotia’s own, Duck Derby. They have also been the subject of a 2011 book by author Donovan Hohn, entitled “Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went in Search of Them,” based on the true story of a 3 forty foot containers that were lost during a storm in the Pacific Ocean in 1992, while in transit from China.

And, you can’t celebrate a day dedicated to Rubber Ducks without the sweet serenade of a delightful, fuzzy friend, Ernie.

For more information about Rubber Duckies, or the “Lost Rubber Duck Incident of 1992,” refer to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_duck, or head to your local independent bookstore to order a copy of the book!