International Skeptics Day? Prove it!

We heard today is International Skeptics Day. Feeling somewhat doubtful, we checked it out.

In case you don’t believe it, there are skeptics’ organizations all over the world. Many are dedicated to questioning theories unproven by science, such as the paranormal. Every October 13 celebrates their quest for tangible proof.

We fully support not taking a theory as fact until having a closer look. That’s why we developed The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. The Institute is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization created in 1983 to research, test, and rate consumer products objectively to determine which are truly superior in each category. So, when you’re shopping for unique gifts, if we promote an item as The Best, you can rest assured we’ve tested and proven the claim.

For example, The Best Automotive Jump Starter earned our Best rating because it instantly started eight-, six- and four-cylinder engines, unlike lesser units that failed to start the V8. It was one of only two units that jumped engines frozen to 17 degrees. What’s more, it’s nearly as small as an iPhone 6 Plus and stores unobtrusively in a glove box.

Need a unique gift idea for an arachnophobe? We confidently recommend The Best Bug Vacuum. It’s The Best because it captured the most bugs in the shortest time and was easiest to handle. The lightweight plastic design allows complete control with a flexible accordion neck and a suction cup tip that compresses to fit in tight corners.  

This nose and ear hair trimmer earned its Best rating because panelists lauded it as smooth, comfortable and easy to clean thanks to its removable head and easy-to-install attachments. It’s also the only model tested by The Institute with an integrated light that illuminates difficult-to-see areas in the nose and ears.

If the skeptic in you wants to see our entire selection of tried-and-true Best products, visit our online The Best category for unique gifts ideas especially suited for the hard-to-please.

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