The world’s scariest and most stupid sleeping machines and devices

SLEEP can be hard work. Thankfully, boffins have put their minds to work. They have devised ways to make your sleep sleepier. These are the best devices to help you nod off (and cough up):

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Patients in the study were fitted with the TAP appliance and given a tiny key that fits in the front of the device. The patient was instructed to wear the appliance every night and to insert and turn the key several millimeters before bedtime. By turning the key, the patient pulls his lower jaw forward, thus creating an open airway in the throat.