It's a mystery that has puzzled the world for centuries: what happens to all those missing socks in the wash?
But fear not, for we have uncovered the truth.
We've found the missing socks, and they're not what you think.
They're not eaten by monsters in the washing machine, nor are they spirited away by mischievous sock goblins.
No, the truth is far more sinister.
Our research indicates that lost socks are actually being held for ransom by a shadowy organization known only as "The Sock Cartel."
We have reason to believe that their leader, a mysterious figure known only as "The Sock King," is hiding in plain sight.
Stay tuned for further updates as this breaking story unfolds.