BERN, Switzerland — Scientists have the dirt on the rubber ducky: Those cute yellow bath-time toys are — as some parents have long suspected — a haven for nasty bugs. Swiss and American researchers ...

Rubber ducks are cute, whimsical little characters, whether made as toys for children or as more elaborate models for adult collectors. It's a timeless concept that has been adapted in all sorts of ...

Travelers onboard cruise ships around the world are taking a new approach to souvenirs by bringing — and leaving — rubber ducks around boats. The trend has people purchasing rubber ducks and hiding ...

One day last spring, Sherri Athay was feeling depressed and demoralized. Like many Americans, she was distraught over the deepening political and social divisions wracking the nation. To cheer herself ...

The Rubber Duck Museum opens its doors Dec. 1, at Tsawwassen Mills, with additional displays and interactive features planned for 2026.

I packed a lot of unnecessary things for my family’s first cruise on the Norwegian Escape this past spring: extra clothes, portable fans, a waterproof phone case I never used – you get the idea. My in ...

Attention, Louvre Museum: It might be a good idea to keep Seamus Liam O’Brien away from the Mona Lisa. Otherwise the St. Paul man might be tempted to paint a bright rubber duck somewhere on the famous ...

Cosmic Charity, which supports babies and children in intensive care, organized a rubber duck race in a London canal. About 3,000 rubber ducks were launched off a bridge and bobbed 100 meters ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- If you're looking for the ultimate rubber duck destination, look no further than KWAK in San Francisco. "We have ducks, you know, every occupation, every sport, movies, celebrities, ...

If you’ve ever driven past a Jeep, you’ve probably noticed something hanging out on the dashboard: a rubber duck. While it may seem strange to some, it’s actually not surprising at all to other Jeep ...

Rubber ducks became the newest icon of the Thai democracy movement after protesters used them as shields against police water cannons on November 17. The rubber ducks were used again the following day ...