Socks
Ben's favorite colors are blue and green. He has six blue socks and six green socks in his sock drawer. Unfortunately, they are completely mixed up, and one day, he has to grab some socks to wear in complete darkness. How many socks (minimum) does he have to take from the drawer to ensure he gets a matching pair, either green or blue?
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