Gravesend man starts global 'mystery duck' craze in coffee shops
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Gravesend man starts global 'mystery duck' craze in coffee shops

8 Sep 2026 · Originally published 8 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'Even Stacey Solomon follows me': The Kent man behind 'mystery ducks' craze
What began as a playful prank on his parents has grown into a worldwide movement, with a Gravesend father-of-three hiding miniature rubber ducks in coffee shops to brighten people's days. The initiative has now spread across four continents, turning local coffee shops into spots for small, anonymous moments of joy.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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