It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single sock in a washing machine is a tragedy of the highest order. But fear not, dear reader, for we have taken the first step in solving this most heinous of crimes.
Step 1: Check your laundry room for any signs of fowl play (or should we say, 'foul' play? Ah, the puns never end).
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