Proposed is a full theory of various things that appear and disappear in households, the connections and reasons behind them.

The theory so far:

  • Socks disappear in the dryer, then appear as coat hangers in the closet. Data: We always lose socks, and have too many coat hangers. Current data indicates that one sock yields approximately 5.3 coat hangers.
  • Expensive appliances and automobiles disappear and become credit card bills marked "Past Due."