ahhh, another reason why I love Korea: the belief by the general population that leaving your fan on overnight, can cause death. This supposed phenomenon is known, funnily enough, as fan death.

Fan death is an urban legend that originated in South Korea, but has since spread to other countries in the Far East. The belief is that an electric fan, if left running overnight in a closed room, can result in the death (by suffocation, poisoning, or hypothermia) of those inside. The explanation of fan death is accepted by many Korean medical professionals. In summer, mainstream Korean news sources regularly report on cases of fan death. (thanks Wikipedia)

and this not just what the country bumpkins believe, it is most people. I have had arguments about this with educated adults, who are adamant that this is more than a myth. nonetheless, its a constant source of amusement for us weiguks.

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