Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies have found that food picks up germs as soon as it hits the floor, regardless of how ...

Almost everyone has dropped food on the floor and was immediately filled with disappointment because they still wanted to eat it. The moment is often met with someone nearby yelling, “Five-second rule ...

It's one of those "rules" that has stood the test of time, but can we really trust it? Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies ...