Desperate Measures

Way back in the day, people believed that headaches were caused by demons rattling around in your skull. Obviously, the best way to get rid of the demon was to drill a hole in your head.

Cue the miraculous recovery! Unless you die!

Just look at these super-sophisticated medical instruments:







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Right now, I'm wondering if I can get the same results with some Tylenol and a Black&Decker electric screwdriver.


Edit: Okay, I have just, in the course of my anal retentive research, discovered an article about a man who PERFORMED THIS SURGERY ON HIMSELF.

I WAS JUST JOKING! MY HEADACHE IS GONE! SERIOUSLY! I'M CURED!