The 5-second rule: Uncovered
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Is it safe to eat food within 5 seconds after it is dropped on the floor and is it contaminated after 5 seconds?
This video looks into the truth behind the myth of the 5-second rule — the belief that if you drop food on the floor, it is safe to eat it within 5 seconds after it is dropped and is considered contaminated after 5 seconds.
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