The five-second rule is a popular urban legend, and common rule among many people today, regarding the eating of food that has been dropped on the ground. The origins of the tale are unknown. It claims that if food falls on the ground, it may be safely eaten as long as it is picked up within 5 seconds.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five-second_rule
There's also the interesting "Line of Sight Corollary to the Five Second Rule" which allows you to extend the Five Second Rule as long as you held the dropped object in your line of sight the entire time.
from http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheFiveSecondRuleDoesItApplyInternationally.aspx
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