We’ve all been there: your perfectly buttered toast hits the floor, and you’re left debating whether to risk it all for ...

But among all the buzz, one principle stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: the 5-Second Rule of Minimalism. No, it’s not about eating food off the floor–though, let’s be honest ...

The 'five-second rule' might come to mind, after all, if you pick it up quickly, how harmful could it be? While this popular belief is comforting, science suggests it's not quite simple.