This video explores whether the popular 5-second rule for dropped food is scientifically valid. Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison investigates if eating food that falls on the ground within five seconds truly minimizes germs and bacteria transfer. Through experiments and expert insights, it challenges the common belief and explains factors that influence cleanliness, such as surface type and bacteria presence. Find out if your instincts about the 5-second rule hold up to scientific scrutiny.