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the only garment with a documented talent for vanishing mid-wash and never returning
missing mathUK study estimated 1.3 lost socks monthly per person
ancient rootsRomans wore foot-wrappings called udones under sandals
static culpritsocks cling inside sheets, faking their disappearance
silk erahand-knit silk socks were once reserved for nobility
name originfrom Latin soccus, a low slipper worn by comedians