This article is about the creatures. For the 2015 film, see Minions (film). The Minions are small, yellow, cylindrical creatures, who have one or two eyes. They are the signature characters of the Despicable Me series. They bring much of the comedy in the film, and they are known as the scene-stealer of the movie. Frequently, they speak in an incomprehensible language, called Minionese, occasionally switching to English.
Leaving your fan on will not cause a cold/sore throat. A cold is cause by airbourne viruses. I suppose a fan can circulate the air in your room a lot more than normal. Chances are you picked up the virus before going to bed. Viruses tend to have an incubation period of (if memory serves me right) around 48 - 24 hours before showing any symptoms.
When the weather turns warm, most people know to turn on a fan. But what many don't realize is that a ceiling fan, used correctly, can not only cool things off in summer, but can also help make a room feel warmer in winter. All by flipping a switch. A ceiling fan helps circulate air in the room, which helps reduce the sensation of cold or hot spots. Run the normal direction, a ceiling fan also creates a direct cooling effect by creating a breeze.