I Have a Habit of Getting Up Before the Sun

question 58

Short Answer

I have a habit of getting up before the sun rises. My socks are all mixed up in the drawer, which contains 8 blue and 18 grey socks. I reach into the drawer and grab some socks in the dark. How many socks do I need to take from the drawer to be sure that I have a matched pair?
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__________ socks

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