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reader, neomum  +, writes (30 January 2012):
some black specks can be old blood ask him has he been having problems with his bowels as you didn't say how old your hubby is. A doctors appointment may be needed.
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reader, Fatherly Advice  + ♥, writes (30 January 2012):
 I've come up with a few in my white undershirts. Most were work related, Hot metal fragments, or bits of tar from cleaning. Not sure how that would get to briefs. I have to admit I thought of mascara it is very sticky, but would smear with washing. Insects also leave behind black specks, that should wash out easily.
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reader, tennisstar88 +, writes (30 January 2012):
 Perhaps if you bagged the underwear in a plastic baggie and called your local CSI lab they'd be able to get to the bottom of this mystery!
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reader, Starlights +, writes (30 January 2012):
 Get a better detergent and if his underwear is white, use a little bleach to get the specks off.
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reader, mystiquek + ♥, writes (30 January 2012):
 This seems like an innocent enough situation. Is there a reason why you are questioning this? Are you possibly wondering if your husband is cheating or something?
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reader, The Realist  +, writes (30 January 2012):
 I would definitely say it was something that you washed them with. I am guessing this was just a one time thing. That is quite strange though but I doubt it is anything to worry about.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (29 January 2012):
 I have no idea! I would guess it got washed with something that leaves black specks or it's time to get the microscope out?
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reader, person12345 +, writes (29 January 2012):
 Probably bits of darker colored clothing or lint.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (29 January 2012):
 That you need a better detergent I suppose?
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 January 2012): What did you wash them with? What other clothing had something to 'give off'?
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