Rubber Duck

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Classic yellow friend. Most rubber ducks are bright yellow with a simple flat base, though some are made in fun colors and patterns. They're typically made from rubber or vinyl plastic that's soft and squeaky.

Invented long ago. Rubber ducks were created in the late 1800s when manufacturers finally figured out how to shape rubber easily. Before that, toys couldn't be made this way.

Bath time buddy. Playing with rubber ducks in water helps kids develop important skills like coordination, balance, and learning cause and effect. Plus, they make bath time way more enjoyable!

Problem solving helper. Some computer programmers actually use rubber duck debugging, where they explain code to a rubber duck to find their mistakes. It sounds silly, but it really works!