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Why do my socks keep disappearing in the dryer?

Ah, the case of the disappearing socks! It's a mystery as old as time itself... or at least as old as the invention of the washing machine. You see, your socks aren't actually disappearing into thin air (or into a parallel universe populated by single socks, as some people might believe). Instead, they're probably getting lost in the nooks and crannies of your dryer.

When you put a bunch of clothes into your dryer and turn it on, they all start tumbling around together. This creates a lot of movement and friction. Your socks, being smaller than most other items of clothing, can easily get tossed around and end up in places you wouldn't expect. They might get trapped in the space between the drum and the door, or they might get sucked up into the vent system.

Another possibility is that your socks are getting 'eaten' by your washing machine before they even make it to the dryer. Some washing machines have gaps between the drum and the housing where small items can slip through. If this happens, your sock could end up in the machine's pump or even its drain hose!

So next time you're missing a sock after doing laundry, don't blame it on mischievous laundry gnomes or inter-dimensional portals. Just check all those hidden spots in your washer and dryer - chances are you'll find your missing sock there.