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Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian pyramids that was still edible. Honey is effectively an immortal food, protected by three scientific defense mechanisms: water activity, pH, and hydrogen peroxide.
If you pick up food within five seconds of dropping it, it's safe to eat. This rule is believed worldwide, but what does science say? The answer is that five seconds and half a second make little difference.