No more dangerous drowsiness on long hauls
By PopSci Staff Posted 04.01.2009 at 8:51 am 3 Comments

Staying Sharp Behind the Wheel

You shouldn't fall asleep at the wheel with this chin jabber on the job. Worn around the neck, it holds a sharp prong under the driver's chin. If his head nods, the point quickly awakens him. Invented by K. H. Liman, of Rye, N.Y., it has a rubber knob below the tip to prevent serious injury.

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njdevil
04/01/09 at 11:04 am

just don't sneeze when you wear it!

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ethano329
04/04/09 at 11:28 am

Thats a good idea...but it would hurt. Good gag gift!

EO

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coopcj7
04/06/09 at 4:31 pm

should would keep you awake on the way to the hospital once you jab yourself with it



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