A confounding conundrum has plagued the world of laundry for centuries. It is said that 37% of all socks have vanished into thin air, leaving only a lone mate to bear the brunt of solo existence.
Some say it's the work of mischievous sock gremlins. Others claim it's a dastardly plot by the Sock Overlords, bent on controlling the world's footwear.
But we, the Committee of Conundrums, know the truth: it's just a really good hiding spot.