Why do you get raisin fingers in the bath? How come you never see baby pigeons? And why, when you put a pair of socks in the washing machine, do you get only one back?

A few of life’s mysteries.

The whys and wherefores remain elusive. But for that last problem, a concrete solution: SockRush, a genius sock subscription service. Pay per delivery (it’s a tenner for four pairs), and new socks will be rushed to your home or office every month.

The choice is limited but distinguished and available to men and women sizes six to twelve. Choose from plain black, cotton-rich short and long socks, with optional coloured toes for those who seek a little extra excitement in life.

As if the questions above didn’t offer enough.

Available online at sockrush.com.