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Is the 5-Second Rule Real? The Science Behind Food on the Floor
ByJ.K. O'Sullivan, B.S. M.B.S. April 21, 2026May 11, 2026

We’ve all heard it: drop food on the floor, grab it fast, and the “5-second rule” makes it safe. But is that actually true? Is the 5-second rule real? Can bacteria really wait several seconds before contaminating food, or is the rule just a comforting myth? Science gives us a very clear answer—and it’s not…

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science | Astronomy

Why Pluto Is Not a Planet (And Why It Matters)
ByJ.K. O'Sullivan, B.S. M.B.S. April 21, 2026May 11, 2026

One of the most oddly contentious scientific events to have happened in the early twenty-first century was the demotion of Pluto. This celestial body of the solar system was once considered the ninth planet but is now defined as a dwarf planet, which is a classification that many seem to have a hard time accepting….

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