No more dangerous drowsiness on long hauls
Posted 04.01.2009 at 7:51 am
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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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just don't sneeze when you wear it!
from Commack, New York
Thats a good idea...but it would hurt. Good gag gift!
EO
should would keep you awake on the way to the hospital once you jab yourself with it