Have you ever wondered why 10 pairs of socks turn into 9 and a half when you wash them? Well, today I bring you the answer. From the same people who brought you Case #105, this is Case #24, The Sock People...

Yes, the Sock People. It all started 18 years ago, when the government was trying to engineer the perfect soldier. There was a horrible disaster that resulted in a new type of people. These new people were unlike anything seen before. They were small, like mini people, only not; they were rather fuzzy and colorful ranging from blue to pink. Quickly, the government decided to terminate the experiment, and the result. But they underestimated these people. The day of termination, the mini people escaped undetected, never to be found by the government.

They hid in a warehouse, a Fruit of the Loom warehouse. There they feasted on socks and started their lives. Though, it wouldn't last. A warehouse manager discovered them and all the socks they had eaten. Surprisingly, other than get mad, he just smiled and ran away yelling "I'm Rich! Rich!" Negotiators were brought in. Together, the sock makers and the sock eaters made a deal.

The little people were relocated to homes around the country. Their job: to eat socks. Why? Quite simply because when socks disappear, people have to buy more. The more socks eaten, the more socks bought.

The little people were affectionately renamed the Sock people. Over time they have become diversified and their numbers have grown.

Meet The Sock People

First of all we have Blig

(This is him magnified 10 times!)Blig is a sock eating machine. Some even call him the sock-o-matic.

And here is Narfer

Narfer is a rare stocking eater. His extra long neck can make quick work of any type of stocking or long sock.

So, now you've met a few of the sock eaters and should understand what happens to your missing socks. I'm sure you will never think of laundry day the same.