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Pains, Trains and Automobiles<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a good vacation? But the likelihood of stress goes through the roof as soon as you factor in the act of traveling. Annoyances like cramped leg room, high gas prices and mysterious service fees can make getting from point A to point B, a real pain. Is there a more efficient way to drive, board a plane or even fuel your vehicle? Harry turns to some very smart people who are doing their best to optimize the way we travel. You’ll hear about how AI can create the most efficient road …<\/span>Show more<\/span>trip and the science behind boarding an airplane faster. And will kelp power the transportation of the future?
\nFor information on Randy Olson’s optimal road trip: http:\/\/www.randalolson.com\/2015\/03\/08\/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s\/<\/span><\/p>\n

Jul 5, 2022<\/p>\n

Why are Losers the Favorites?<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

Studies show that, when picking between underdogs and the favorite, more people will side with the underdog. So, why are we so drawn to them? And it\u2019s not just about sports and politics. It\u2019s the human experience. Harry talks to his dear friend Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight, underdog expert Nadav Goldschmied, and CNN’s very own Coy Wire. As a former Buffalo Bills player, Coy knows a thing or two about being underestimated. We also do some serious analysis of who really deserves the title “America’s Team.” Spoiler: It’s not the Cowboys or the Yankees.<\/p>\n

Jun 28, 2022<\/p>\n

Forecasting the Future of Weather<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it: We cannot live without our weather forecasts. It\u2019s the first thing we check most mornings \u2014 and when they\u2019re wrong, we get pretty frustrated. But forecasting is actually the best it\u2019s ever been! Harry learns the secrets to predicting the weather accurately and investigates how climate change could make those predictions a little cloudier.<\/p>\n

Jun 21, 2022<\/p>\n

The Mysterious Disappearance of Love, Sex and Romance<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

In spite of the rise in romance reality shows, it is possible romance is actually disappearing in real life. The statistics certainly paint a picture that love is on the decline, whether it\u2019s less sex, more singles or fewer romantic gestures. So, WHO or WHAT is the culprit? Sherlock Harry is on the case and he even attends a Bridgerton Ball to investigate.<\/p>\n

Jun 14, 2022<\/p>\n

Why Americans Won\u2019t Give an Inch on Metric<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

Harry goes the extra \u201cyard\u201d to find out why the United States is one of the few countries that hasn\u2019t gone metric. Americans seem more than content in a hybrid world of liters AND gallons. Why can\u2019t we choose one form of measurement? It turns out there\u2019s a lot of national pride and history wrapped up in our inches and pounds \u2014 not to mention money and politics.<\/p>\n

Jun 7, 2022<\/p>\n

When Did ‘Diet’ Become a Dirty Word?<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

Diet\u00a0soda is one of the few things in life that makes Harry very happy. And it turns out, it might be disappearing as \u201czero sugar\u201d infiltrates the carbonated industry. Why is this happening all of a sudden and is there a difference between the two labels? Or is this just a war of words?<\/p>\n

May 31, 2022<\/p>\n

Cashing in on Happiness<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

How much money do we need to be happy? Should we move heaven and earth to earn six figures, or can we be just as happy with less? Harry gets some answers from Matt Killingsworth, who created an app to track happiness in real time. Harry also learns why paying for experiences may be key to finding joy and tests that theory on a high-flying trapeze with help from Trapeze School New York.<\/p>\n

May 24, 2022<\/p>\n

Harry Makes a Spectacle of Himself<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

More and more of us are in need of glasses these days and luckily, there is now a much more positive perception of people with \u201cfour eyes.\u201d However, it wasn\u2019t always that way. So where did the stereotypes come from, and is there a chance that people who wear glasses are smarter than those who don\u2019t? Harry also discovers why eyewear has become defense attorneys\u2019 favorite accessories for clients in the courtroom and visits Dr. Craig Moskowitz of Moskowitz Eye Care.<\/p>\n

May 17, 2022<\/p>\n

Bursting the Bath Time Bubble<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s been a lot of debate about how often we need to bathe \u2014 and the answer might be less than you think. It turns out we have a complicated history with washing dating back to the baths of Ancient Rome. Harry goes straight to the experts to decode the hygienic necessity of bathing versus our societal norms. Plus, he sees what life is like without deodorant. You\u2019ll have to smell it to believe it.<\/p>\n

May 10, 2022<\/p>\n

Do I Sound Funny to You?<\/a>
\n Margins of Error<\/a><\/p>\n

No one thinks they have an accent \u2026 but it turns out we all do. However, is it possible our distinct ways of speaking across the U.S. are disappearing? If so, what else is getting lost along the way?\u00a0Harry Enten goes on a journey to find out if conformity is affecting how we converse. Plus, get ready to hear Harry with an entirely new accent!<\/p>\n

May 3, 2022<\/p>\n

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