Harold McGee, my favorite food science geek, had an interesting article in the NY Times yesterday.
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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Scott Menchin
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.
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So, do you follow the 5 Second Rule at your house?
