9th May - an important memorial

[otherego]

The 9th May is Lost Sock Memorial Day.

If you don't believe me, google it.

[right-then-petal]

I Just Did Never Knew About That Before

[al**bear]

The culprit

Terry Pratchetts, Eater of Socks

[margaret*e]

So that's where all my missing socks went, Al.

[al**bear]

Mags -

There's one lurking in the dark corner, near every Washing machine

[**caution**opinion_ahead]

More than one ... just not actually matching. 

[margaret*e]

My dog has eaten dozens of socks in her nearly 11 years, they've all came back one way or the other.

[al**bear]

[malacandran]

"After you've undressed for the shower, please remember where you put your shoes and socks, so you can reclaim them, when you come out"

(reputed advice given to guests of certain camps in 1943-44)