You know the five-second rule, yes? If you drop some food on the ground, it’s okay to eat it… as long as you pick it up within five seconds. According to a study by Clemson University, turns out that thousands of bacteria could attach themselves to that errant bit of muffin in just five seconds – and 10 times more than that in a minute. So while it will be less dangerous the quicker you pick it up and put it in your mouth, it could still make you sick.
(Source: The New York Times)
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