A diamond ring was reported missing from a hotel bathroom. The suspect emptied his pockets, revealing only a wallet, keys, and a wet swimsuit. The detective arrested him immediately, despite the ring not being in his pockets. Where was it?
The swimsuit
The diamond ring was hidden inside the wet fabric folds of his swimsuit, which he was wearing or carrying.
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