stackyFACTSThe persistent urban legend that a rotating blade of plastic can lethally suffocate you in a closed room is profoundly absurd. A simple desk fan merely circulates ambient air and poses absolutely no threat to human life. The only thing in danger of dying overnight is your electricity bill.
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