Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

The 'Five-Second-Rule' Isn't Real

Food doesn't magically protect itself from bacteria within the five-second period after you've dropped it on the ground. However, science shows that it's actually not that bad to eat food off of the ground, depending on the ground you drop it on. Also, moist food tends to gather more bacteria than dry food, keep that in mind.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.