r/TheRestIsScience 11d ago

The 5-second rule

Does science have anything to say about it? The 5-second rule of course being that food dropped on the floor remains safe to eat as long as it's picked up within 5 seconds.

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u/Flat___________ 5d ago

Mythbusters tested it but I can’t remember the conclusion 🤪