What is the traditional action performed after a birthday cake is presented?

Understanding the Science of Blowing Out Birthday Candles

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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Blowing out the candles
Cutting the cake
Making a toast
Singing a song
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main focus of the Clemson University study?
The nutritional value of birthday cakes
The tradition of birthday parties
The bacteria spread by blowing out candles
The history of birthday celebrations
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the researchers use to simulate a birthday cake in their study?
A real cake
A digital model
A cardboard cutout
A styrofoam cake with icing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On average, how much more bacteria was found on blown-on icing compared to untouched cake?
15 times more
10 times more
5 times more
20 times more
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factor caused the number of bacteria to vary among individuals in the study?
The type of cake
The age of the person
The number of candles
The amount of saliva produced
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential risk if the person blowing out the candles is sick?
The candles might not extinguish
The cake might fall
The cake might taste bad
Spread of illnesses like flu
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common sense advice is given regarding blowing out birthday candles?
Be cautious if someone is sick
Avoid birthday parties altogether
Never eat birthday cake
Always use a fan to blow out candles
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