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'Moby-Duck': When 28,800 Bath Toys Are Lost At Sea

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March 29, 2011

In 1992, 28,800 rubber ducks were lost at sea. What happened to them is the subject of Donovan Hohn's book <em>Moby-Duck</em>. (Jose Gil/iStockphoto.com) — In 1992, 28,800 rubber ducks were lost at sea. What happened to them is the subject of Donovan Hohn's book Moby-Duck. (Jose Gil/iStockphoto.com)

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