We all keep that one of each sock in the faint hope that one day the other will ‘turn up’. But why is it that even after a year of no-shows, we insist on keeping those single socks? Probably because the moment you throw one of them out, the other is guaranteed to reappear. This problem has been affecting millions ever since socks were invented by the ancient Greeks back in the 8th century BC. National Lost Sock Memorial Day, celebrated annually on May 9th, honors the 1,264 socks that each person will lose over a lifetime. Put today toward good use, clean out your sock drawer, and say your final farewell to all the single socks. #LostSockMemorialDay
