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Why Einstein stopped wearing socks

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The smartest man in the world refused to participate in basic footwear hygiene. Einstein realized early on that the big toe inevitably punches a hole in the sock, so he simply stopped wearing them altogether, treating formal galas to the majesty of his sweaty, bare ankles.

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