The Reality Check

TRC #147: Asbestos + Fan Death + Exercise on an Empty Stomach Myth


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Adam talks about the dangerous, yet natural, substance asbestos and Canada's role interfering with international safety regulations of it. Jon discusses "fan death", the popular Korean belief that sleeping in an enclosed room with an electric fan can kill you. Darren answers the question "Does working out on an empty stomach burn more fat/calories?"

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