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What are ya — yellow? The rubber duck carries filaments of American history in its ‘feathers'

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It’s not just a squishy noisemaker. The rubber duck is an American invention with a deep and rich past. The cute, often yellow toys have seen a resurgence in recent years, especially in tourist shops from the U.S. Open to Buckingham Palace, and are beloved across the world.

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    What are ya — yellow? The rubber duck carries filaments of American history in its ‘feathers' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    It’s not just a squishy noisemaker. The rubber duck is an American invention with a deep and rich past. The cute, often yellow toys have seen a resurgence in recent years, especially in tourist shops from the U.S. Open to Buckingham Palace, and are beloved across the world.

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