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The Science of the Five Second Rule: Which Foods Last Longest On The Floor?

An interview with a microbiologist explores the scientific merits of the five second rule. And it turns out some foods will last way longer than five seconds.

Sausage: Kevin Pang’s Top Ten, Plus Ideal Length, Girth and More (AUDIO)

Kevin Pang is an eater and writer, so Dan asks him about food language. (Is non-alcoholic beer an oxymoron?) Then Kevin lists his top ten types of sausage, and he and Dan cover ideal length, girth, and more.