ATLANTA - Apparently the "five-second rule" you have lived by your entire no longer applies. You remember the rule. If you drop food, and pick it up within five seconds, it is still safe to consume.

-- We've all been guilty of using the "five second rule" excuse to consume something tasty after dropping it on the floor. While we previously only had the comfort of knowing that it didn't look like ...

(NEXSTAR) – Uh oh. You just dropped your toast on the floor. It was the last piece, too. And you were enjoying it so, so much. You know where this is going. Ohio pastor hurt, man killed in ‘tragic ...

Forbes: A new study found some truth to the “five-second rule,” which suggests it’s safe to consume food that has touched the floor as long as its within the five-second limit. Share this article!

Research reveals that an intervention of a mere five seconds is all it takes to prevent conflict from spiraling out of control. Here’s how to use the 5-second rule effectively. It’s not abnormal for ...

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