It is not known exactly when the first rubber ducks were made, but it is thought to have coincided with the development of the rubber industry in the early 19th century. The first patent related to a floating rubber duck was filed in 1886. These early ducks were crudely shaped out of hard rubber. After World War II, the patents started to resemble the modern yellow ducks that people are used to seeing today.
The first rubber ducks were made of hard rubber that did not float very well. Most modern rubber ducks are made from plastic that is melted down and poured into a duck-shaped mold. A small hole is left in the bottom of the duck so air can pass through to make a squeaking sound.
"Rubber Duckie" Song
In 1970, the "Rubber Duckie" song was performed by Ernie on Sesame Street. The song, written by Jeff Moss, was included on the Sesame Street album released that year. It stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine weeks, peaking at No. 16. This sudden mainstream popularity boosted the sales of rubber ducks in the early 1970s.
Collectibles
Rubber ducks have become a collector's item for some hobbyists. No longer limited to the simple yellow duck, collectors can purchase rubber ducks in almost any color or costume. Some of the collectible items include holiday-themed rubber ducks, neon ducks that glow in the dark, ducks designed to look like celebrities, and rubber ducks sold to raise money for charity.
Rubber Duck Races
The popularity of the rubber ducks has led to the creation of races. Many of these events are used to raise money for charity, such as the annual Halifax Duck Derby in Canada. The longest-running rubber duck race in the United States is held in Cincinnati, Ohio, to raise funds for the Freestore Foodbank. It has been held every year since 1994 and is expected to have more than 85,000 ducks entered in the 2009 event.
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Germany's Annika Beck holds the trophy after winning the junior girls final match against Anna Schmiedlova of Slovakia at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 10, 2012. Beck won in three sets
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Mr Fad my concert partner in crime.
The crowd before the show.
This Canadian-American singer-songwriter can count Elton John and Sting as his fans. Rufus Wainwright is one of the most talented musicians around; his blend of folky pop and rock songs continues to see him gain worldwide praise. Catch Rufus Wainwright armed with a piano and microphone live, get your tickets now, don't miss out.
MJ does cheerleading, and she is an awesome flyer. Go MJ. Just remember what goes up MUST come down....
MJ always likes to send me pictures of what she is wearing....
This is Bethany with a Harajuku shower cap on. We found this shower cap at Sephora's in Jacksonville. They had a nice collection of Harajuku stuff. Bethany was in love with the cap, but Mama wasn't paying $30.00 for it...LOL 
I like posting the random pictures from my camera phone, don't you?
I know it looks like the boy Lucas McCoy behind Bethany is giving the middle finger. However, upon closer look I see it is double peace signs...LOL
She was so excited, and nervous.
While we were there we learned about all the great stuff this wonderful group of kids are going to be doing. All the stuff is right up Bethany's alley. You know nursing homes, shopping with a cop, ect.....In other words kids saving the planet, and stuff.....she loves to be a busy body...LOL
This is Bethany, Savannah, and Ashely. Three of the cutest 4th graders in the whole school. If I do say so myself, and of course I do
This is Mrs. Boggs with Bethany. She is one of the student council advisors, 4th grade teachers, Ashely's Mom, and all around really nice woman from Ohio. When I'm around her I feel like I'm spending time with my family form Ohio. She talks, and acts just like them. Very uptown girl meets down to earth girl...LOL We love her.
This is Noah's scary face.
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Cooper was so scared waiting outside he kept hiding his face in his Mom's shirt. He wouldn't let go.
I would like to say Jonathon was so excited he jumped into his Mom's arms, but I think he was scared...
This is a fun group.
Yes we are a fun group.
This is Emma Mae's scary face...
Noah said he wasn't going to be scared.
Jonathon was scared, and his siblings were trying to hide his eyes.
This is Jonathon being scary...Are you scared?
Cooper showing me what scary is...
Ethan, Christopher, Noah, Jackson, Jonathon, Cooper
Back row: 
We love the 80's
Amanda is totally awesome...totally!
Material Girl by Madonna comes on I look over to my left, and just see
A mummy, and a Mommy....
My annual picture with 
The mummy fell asleep on the hay ride...
But when he woke up he started taking 
