The Five-Second Rule Explored, or How Dirty Is That Bologna? - New York Times

Goddamn, but it's science!

I think the studies where they put say, salmonella or e. coli on a surface before dropping something on it really kinda ruin the study.

Seriously, what are the chances that I've got some salmonella sitting on my car seat?

The Five-Second Rule Explored, or How Dirty Is That Bologna? - New York Times: "The Five-Second Rule Explored, or How Dirty Is That Bologna?

By HAROLD McGEE
Published: May 9, 2007

A COUPLE of weeks ago I saw a new scientific paper from Clemson University that struck me as both pioneering and hilarious.
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Accompanied by six graphs, two tables and equations whose terms include “bologna” and “carpet,” it’s a thorough microbiological study of the five-second rule: the idea that if you pick up a dropped piece of food before you can count to five, it’s O.K. to eat it."