Why a Fan Can Kill You (No, Actually)

It's hot right now and reaching for a fan feels like the obvious move. But under the right conditions, a fan doesn't cool you down at all. It can actually speed up the process that harms you. This video breaks down the simple physics of how your body really cools itself, and the one thing that has to happen for a fan to help you instead of hurt you. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 The fan warning nobody gives you 0:40 How your body actually cools itself 1:40 What "wet-bulb temperature" means 2:35 The deadly threshold 3:40 Why the fan turns against you 4:30 It's already happening 5:20 What this really means for you Warum ein Ventilator dich töten kann Perché un ventilatore può ucciderti Почему вентилятор может вас убить Por que um ventilador pode matar você #heat #fan #heatwave #wetbulbtemperature #climatechange #science