33 min

Awfully Fond of You Your Brain on Facts

    • History

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
Links to all the research resources are on the website.
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Become a patron of the podcast arts! Patreon or Ko-Fi. Or buy the book and a shirt.
Music: Kevin MacLeod, 
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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.
1-star review shirt! and shirt raising money for Ukraine Red Cross
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
Links to all the research resources are on the website.
Hang out with your fellow Brainiacs.  Reach out and touch Moxie on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 
Become a patron of the podcast arts! Patreon or Ko-Fi. Or buy the book and a shirt.
Music: Kevin MacLeod, 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33 min

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