Knocking their socks off: Russian player’s kit item becomes first World Cup exhibit for FIFA museum

Russia knocked the socks off millions around the globe with their performances at the World Cup this summer, so it’s perhaps fitting that midfielder Roman Zobnin will provide exactly that item of kit to the FIFA Museum. Zobnin played every single minute of Russia’s wondrously unexpected run to the quarter-finals in their home tournament, where […]

A dentist at an immigration detention facility told inspectors he doesn’t have time for cleanings or fillings — but suggested immigrants floss with string from their socks if they’re ‘dedicated to dental hygiene’

Getty Images/John Moore A scathing watchdog report accused an immigration detention facility in California of providing substandard medical and dental care. One of the two dentists overseeing the 1,700 detained immigrants said he doesn’t provide cleanings or fillings because he doesn’t have time. The dentist suggested that immigrants who can’t afford floss from the commissary […]

An eco-friendly footwear startup is turning plastic bottles into beautiful sneakers — each pair diverts 17 plastic bottles from landfills and rolls up to the size of a pair of socks

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot shoe industry leader Vivobarefoot is now producing a line of shoes made from recycled water bottles ($ 90 – $ 190). Each pair of shoes will […]

How to sleep: The trick you can do with your SOCKS to help you fall asleep in a heatwave

The body needs enough sleep to help it function properly, according to the NHS. Not getting enough sleep is bad for your mental and physical health. Regular poor sleep increases your risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. If you’re struggling to fall asleep in the hot temperatures, you could do this quick trick to help you sleep faster. Putting your socks […]

These $125 sneakers fold up to the size of a pair of socks and mimic what it’s like to be barefoot

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot shoes mimic the natural shape of your foot and provide minimal cushioning for maximum sensory feedback. The pair I tried, the Kanna ($ 125) are the […]

This invention keeps your socks from getting lost in the laundry — so you’ll always have a matching pair

If you want to buy one, use this link. We’ll make some money to support our videos: https://insder.co/SockDock See Also: Parents are placing a Bumbo on top of a Roomba to create their own baby cars A company makes "face masks" for pregnant bellies A restaurant in Toronto serves tacos inside a Doritos chip bag

The startup that reinvented gym socks just made super comfortable, versatile hiking socks — here’s what they’re like

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Bombas Bombas is a startup that thrives on reinvention — from spending two years on redesigning the perfect gym sock to re-conceptualizing the ski sock. Now, they’ve released hiking socks. Especially […]