We're not saying that socks actually cause gravity, but... well, let's just say they might.
It's a theory, okay?
Dr. Sockworth, leading expert in the field of Sock Dynamics, has been studying the effects of socks on gravitational pull.
His research involves placing socks in orbit around the Earth, observing their behavior, and taking copious notes.
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