The Squeaky History of the Rubber Duck
Today in 1970, Ernie from Sesame Street first sang his signature song, “Rubber Duckie.” So it's a great time to talk about how so many people became awfully fond of rubber ducks.
Sign Spinning Isn’t Just A Job, It’s A Sport
Tomorrow in Las Vegas, the 2023 AArrow Sign Spinners competition begins, with elite-level sign spinners showing off their best moves.
When 28,800 Rubber Duckies Fell Into The Pacific Ocean
Today in 1992, the Pacific Ocean filled up with rubber duckies, thanks to a storm that knocked some shipping containers off a cargo boat. We'll explain how the Friendly Floatees went from accidental oceangoers to the stuff of movies and picture books.
Getting All Our Robot Ducks In A Row
In Japan, there's a little white robot swimming through rice fields, imitating a duck! It's actually helping to grow the rice by aerating the water and stopping weeds from growing.
We Have A Lot Of UFO Historical Markers Now
Towns that have their own UFO stories have been increasingly playing up those stories, including through historic markers.