Who doesn’t love a good vacation? But the stress tends to go through the roof when you factor in the act of traveling. Inconveniences like cramped leg room, high gas prices and mysterious service charges can make getting from point A to point B, a real pain. Is there a more efficient way to drive, fly or even fuel your car? Harry turned to some very smart people who did their best to optimize the way we traveled. You will hear how AI creates the most efficient path …Show moretravel and the science behind flying faster. And will kelp power transportation in the future?
For information on the optimal road trip by Randy Olson: http://www.randalolson.com/2015/03/08/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-us/
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Jul 5, 2022
Studies show that, when choosing between the underdogs and the favorite, many people side with the underdogs. So, why are we so drawn to them? And it’s not just about sports and politics. This is the human experience. Harry spoke with his dear friend Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight, underdog expert Nadav Goldschmied, and CNN’s own Coy Wire. As a former Buffalo Bills player, Coy knows a thing or two about humility. We also did a serious analysis of who really deserves the title of “America’s Team.” Spoiler: It’s not the Cowboys or the Yankees.
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June 28, 2022
Let’s face it: We can’t live without our weather forecasts. It’s the first thing we check most mornings – and if it’s wrong, we fail. But predicting is the best thing ever! Harry learns the secrets of accurate weather forecasting and investigates how climate change can make forecasts even cloudier.
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June 21, 2022
Despite the rise of romance reality shows, romance may be disappearing in real life. The statistics definitely paint a picture that love is on the wane, whether it’s less sex, more singles or less romantic gestures. So, WHO or WHAT is to blame? Sherlock Harry is on the case and he even attends a Bridgerton Ball to investigate.
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June 14, 2022
Harry goes further “backyard” to find out why the United States is one of the few countries that doesn’t measure up. Americans seem more than content with a hybrid world of liters and gallons. Why can’t we choose a form of measurement? Turns out there’s a lot of national pride and history packed into our inches and pounds — not to mention money and politics.
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Jun 7, 2022
Diet soda was one of the few things in life that made Harry so happy. And it turns out, it may disappear as “zero sugar” enters the carbonated industry. Why is this happening so suddenly and there is a difference between the two labels? Or is it just a war of words?
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May 31, 2022
How much money do we need to be happy? Do we have to move heaven and earth to make six figures, or can we be happy with less? Harry got some answers from Matt Killingsworth, who created an app to track happiness in real time. Harry also learns why paying for experiences can be the key to finding happiness and testing the theory of a high-flying trapeze with help from Trapeze School New York.
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May 24, 2022
More and more people need glasses these days and luckily, today there is a more positive view of people with “four eyes.” However, it is not always like that. So where do the stereotypes come from, and is there a chance that people who wear glasses are smarter than those who don’t? Harry also discovers why eyewear has become a favorite accessory of defense lawyers for clients in court and visits Dr. Craig Moskowitz of Moskowitz Eye Care.
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May 17, 2022
There’s a lot of debate about how often you should shower — and the answer may be less than you think. It turns out that we have a complicated history of washing from the baths of Ancient Rome. Harry goes straight to the experts to decode the hygienic requirements of bathing versus our social norms. Plus, he sees what life is like without deodorant. You have to smell it to believe it.
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May 10, 2022
No one thinks they have an accent…but it turns out we all do. However, is it possible that our distinct ways of speaking will disappear across the US? If so, what else is missing along the way? Harry Enten went on a journey to find out if conformity affects the way we communicate. Plus, get ready to hear Harry with a new accent!
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May 3, 2022
