Socks

Which country holds the record for the world’s largest sock?

• Switzerland

• Iran

What material were early socks made of?

• Tree bark

• Animal skins

Which ancient civilization invented the first known socks?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

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In Japan, it’s considered rude to wear socks with what on them?

• Holes

• Cartoons

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The longest recorded time someone wore the same pair of socks without washing was:

• 17 weeks

• 6 months

What is a “sock puppet account”?

• A fake online account

• A scammer

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In Victorian times, showing your socks was considered:

• Suggestive

• Disrespectful

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What do some people in Finland traditionally put in socks to keep warm?

• Raindeer hair

• Wood shavings

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What’s the main reason socks disappear in laundry, according to scientists?

• Human error

• Machine design

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What bizarre fashion trend involves socks and sandals?

• Dadcore

• Sockjitsu