DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 

NEW SCIENCE:  THE 5-SECOND RULE, NOT SO FAST!

                                                                    Source:  Stock

• The 5-second rule is a popular belief, dating back to Mongol ruler Ghengis Khan, that food dropped on the floor is safe to eat, if you pick it up within 5 seconds.  Scientists put the rule to the test and found it's not true.  Here are some key facts:
• There is no safe time to eat food after it drops on the floor
• The 5-second rule is a centuries-old myth
• Bacteria can transfer onto food immediately on contact
• Wet food and deli meat attract more bacteria faster than dry food like a chip
• A study by Rutgers University found watermelon is the worst for bacterial contamination after it hits the floor
• Scientists at both Rutgers and Clemson say bacteria exists in virtually every area we come in contact with and can transfer to food instantly, being pulled in like a magnet
• The CDC says every year 48 million Americans get sick from food
• Bottomline: if you follow the 5-second rule, you're likely to get a lot more than 5 seconds of stomach distress. 

BRITAIN ON VERGE OF BUILDING THE FLYING BUM

                                            Source:  HAV

• Britain's Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is seeking regulatory clearances to build the Flying Bum - the world's most efficient and longest aircraft.  Here's what we know:
• This is a huge, new approach to air travel that is being called the world's most efficient, large aircraft
• It's a hybrid, helium airship with auxiliary wing and tail
• Jokingly called the Flying Bum; actual name is Airlander 10
• Uses aerodynamic and aerostatic lift
• Carries 100 people
• Has 4 propellers powered by diesel engines for development that will be replaced by electric motors
• It's the length of a football field and the height of a London double-decker bus
• Maximum speed of 81 mph
• Range 2300 miles
• Maximum altitude of 10,000 feet
• Has been successfully test flown
• Full scale aircraft in 2026
• First flights will take tourists to the Arctic
• Company is currently seeking regulatory approvals from the FAA, the UK and the EU
• Offers a more leisurely way to travel by air at much lower speeds.

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