Could this be evidence that given enough time, science can support anything? My time has come.  I’ve finally been validated by research.  I’m mainly sharing this to publicize the fact that my daughter emailed this news to me with the accompanying statement, “you were right!”  Dads have to make the most of these moments as they rarely occur.  I have been an adherent to the 5 Second Rule forever and I know I am in very good company, which is also confirmed in this report.  This being said, I do not advocate that the 5 Second Rule should become public policy, nor would I prohibit it for the sake of the few who cannot adhere to it–especially in light of this ground-breaking discovery.  Think about those things in life that you thoroughly enjoy…even if they’d been on the floor less than five seconds ago.

Adherents read and revel; skeptics look and learn!  Read this fascinating article and view the video from Denver Channel 7 entitled, The 5 second rule: New study backs up old saying about eating food off the floor.