5 second rule : Is it true and does it really work? : Five second rule : An Introduction

5 second rule : Is it true and does it really work : Five second rule. An Introduction.
Is the 5 second rule true? The five, 5 second rule dictates that if food is dropped on the floor, it may be picked up and eaten within 5 seconds. Watch this fun video to learn more.

5-second rule facts:

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You are standing on a pavement BLISSFULLY munching on a DONOUGHT when suddenly, it
slips from your fingers and CRASHES on the floor.

You let out a SHRIEK, regain your poise, and quickly think: Should I pick up my doughnut?

Well, should you?

At this stage, you MAY apply the 5 second rule to decide.

But what is the 5 second rule you ask? Here is a definition from the Urban dictionary:

An unwritten law dictating that if food is dropped onto the floor, it may be picked up and eaten WITHIN five seconds.
The logic behind this, is, that dirt and germs take six seconds to transfer from one surface to another.

So, does this rule work? Should I follow it?
Lets continue by asking a series of probing questions.

Firstly, where did this rule come from?

The origins of this rule are still debated.
Some credit the food industry and some even go to the extent of crediting Genghis Khan.

The bottom line : NOT SURE!

But wait, what's the BIG deal about fallen food anyway?
My floor sparkles!

The big deal, is GERMS.
But germs are everywhere. There are germs on your cell-phone, your plates and yes, even your mouth.
Luckily most of these guys are harmless. But there are a few dudes like E. coli and salmonella that can cause serious trouble.

And one reason why floors are risky is because of the germs people carry, on their shoes.
So your floor might appear clean but think of where all that shoe went before it stomped on your floor?

Ok, I understand. But can I leave the dropped Broccoli and pick up the chicken nugget instead?

Well, lets state some facts.
The longer food lies on the floor, the more contaminated it gets.
Secondly, some floors are dirtier than others.
Lastly, food with a higher moisture content, tends to pick up more bacteria.

As you can see, ALL these factors can lead you to follow a 5 second rule, a 10 second rule or even A ZERO SECOND RULE.

So what should you do with the doughnut that fell on the floor?

The safest thing would be to throw it out.
Or give it to your neighbour. Just kidding!

So this brings us to the end of the session.

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Researchers Prove the Five Second Rule is Real
"Food picked up just a few seconds after being dropped is less likely to contain bacteria than if it is left for longer periods of time, according to the findings of research carried out at University's School of Life and Health Sciences."

Scientists Study What to Do If You Drop a Cookie on the Floor
"Once again, you've dropped your snack. You bend down, snatch it up and gently blow off any dust - and hope, deadly germs."

Study: Five-Second Rule Is (Mostly) Legit
"A UK study is contradicting the conventional wisdom that the five-second rule is mostly bunk, claiming the amount of time food is on the ground really does have an effect on how much bacteria gets on the dropped item."

Surprising Science Experiment Backs 5-Second Rule For Dropped Food
"If you've ever consumed food after dropping it on the floor and then wondered what sorts of diseases you might be contracting, here's a new study that may put your mind at ease (or not).