Where do those socks go that one day form a pair and the next become a mystery? This question that has tormented humanity for centuries has at least one day dedicated to its reflection: May 9 marks World Lost Socks Day.
It is estimated that throughout our lives we lose an average of 1,200 socksa figure that makes us wonder if there is some magical portal that absorbs them or if, on the contrary, they are victims of poor organization or the mischievous action of mischievous domestic elves. Although the exact origin of this celebration is not known, there are some theories:
A survey conducted in the United Kingdom in 2018 revealed that The average person loses about 12 pairs of socks year.
May 9 is the 139th day of the year, a number often associated with bad luck and loss.
In some countries, such as Japan, there is a belief that lost socks are kidnapped by goblins.
The word “sock” comes from the Latin “calcea”, which in turn derives from “calceus”, which means “shoe”. It is believed that the first socks arose in 256 AD in Egypt, where they were made from wool to protect feet from the cold and dirt. In fact, if you travel to Leicester, England, you can admire some copies of these old garments in the municipal museum.
Why do socks disappear?
Theories about the final whereabouts of the lost socks are as diverse as the number of pairs that have vanished into the universe. Some blame washing machines, those dimensional portals that devour clothes mercilessly.
Others, however, point to disorganization, that staunch enemy of order that causes socks to be forgotten in inhospitable corners of our homes or even in hotel rooms.
To combat this phenomenon that has afflicted humanity since time immemorial, we can take some measures:
Knotting socks: A simple but effective method that prevents them from coming apart during washing.
Inserting one sock inside the other: An ancient technique that has proven its effectiveness over the centuries.
Sew socks together: For the most handy, a definitive solution that puts an end to the mystery of lost socks.
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