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Who invented the sock?


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Socks date back to ancient rome, when they were called "calceoli." William Lee England invented a sock-knitting machine in l589.

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Actual written reference to some form of sock appears just before the 1st century AD. Ankle socks are just one variation of socks.

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They were invented by the Barbarians, actually, a very very long time ago. Thanks for using ChaCha, txt us again soon!

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The "soccus" was a shoe worn by Roman comic actors. It was sock-like & fit loosely so they could be taken off quickly. ChaCha on!

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