Let's Solve Nature's Mysteries

With people posted all round the globe it's time to act. Where are all the socks?

If they are worn out I get rid of the pair but still there are three odd ones in my drawer. Should I now multiply that by the population of the world? I'd like to know. There might be millions out there.

Please confirm how many have left your home?

I once saw one on a beach. If this means they head for the ocean this may be a lost cause. Please confirm the locations of any sightings. There out there somewhere.

@petewxyz said
With people posted all round the globe it's time to act. Where are all the socks?

If they are worn out I get rid of the pair but still there are three odd ones in my drawer. Should I now multiply that by the population of the world? I'd like to know. There might be millions out there.

Please confirm how many have left your home?

I once saw one on a beach. If this me ...[text shortened]... this may be a lost cause. Please confirm the locations of any sightings. There out there somewhere.

@ghost-of-a-duke said
It's yet to be scientifically proven, but sometimes (during a fast spin cycle in the washing machine) a sock can suddenly gain enlightenment and is immediately transported to Nirvana.

@petewxyz said
With people posted all round the globe it's time to act. Where are all the socks?

If they are worn out I get rid of the pair but still there are three odd ones in my drawer. Should I now multiply that by the population of the world? I'd like to know. There might be millions out there.

Please confirm how many have left your home?

I once saw one on a beach. If this me ...[text shortened]... this may be a lost cause. Please confirm the locations of any sightings. There out there somewhere.

@petewxyz said
I have to say I'm not surprised. The spin cycle is pretty alarming. How many down in your house?

Edit: This is not recommended as a shortcut for Buddhists. Don't try this at home.

@divegeester said
You have a draw full of socks.
The draw contains 9 red socks, 9 white socks and 9 blue socks.
You need a matching pair but it’s pitch dark.
How many times do you need to pull out a sock to ensure you have a matching pair?

@petewxyz said
Where are all the socks?

I have a big polythene bag-full shoved under my bed. They are mainly mens sports socks; ladies socks never wander you know. At desperate times I grab two who look somewhat alike. They seem to stick together for life after that and never stray.

The real mystery is my big toe always trying to escape the sock 🤔

@the-pickled-walrus said
The real mystery is my big toe always trying to escape the sock 🤔

@divegeester said
You have a draw full of socks.
The draw contains 9 red socks, 9 white socks and 9 blue socks.
You need a matching pair but it’s pitch dark.
How many times do you need to pull out a sock to ensure you have a matching pair?

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@divegeester said
You have a draw full of socks.
The draw contains 9 red socks, 9 white socks and 9 blue socks.
You need a matching pair but it’s pitch dark.
How many times do you need to pull out a sock to ensure you have a matching pair?

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@divegeester said
You have a draw full of socks.
The draw contains 9 red socks, 9 white socks and 9 blue socks.
You need a matching pair but it’s pitch dark.
How many times do you need to pull out a sock to ensure you have a matching pair?

I just turn the light on and grab the damn socks.

- TP Dubya

@wolfgang59 said
Once.
You have to do it to 4 socks though.

Pulling out a sock 4 times will get you nowhere.