How did rubber ducks go from lumps of rubber that didn't even float to a cheerful childhood staple? Let's look at where they came from, where they're going, and why they keep showing up at violent political protests.

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00:38 Bit of backstory

07:13 Bert's best buddy

10:25 Review, patrons, thanks!

12:00 Ducks for charity or science

17:58 Giant ducks, wild and domestic

20:16 Can You Hear The Duckies Sing?

22:45 THE Rubber Duck

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