The Enten Scale

As summer vacation kicks in, swimmers look to have fun in the sun. Enten wades through the numbers to understand drowning hazards.

As we reflect on America's 250th birthday, CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten takes a long look at the backyard BBQ stalwart, the hot dog.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten looks at the shocking rise of soccer in the U.S. Fandom has doubled, participation is up nearly 50%, and the professional teams are booming. Could soccer unseat some of the four major sports?

Vineyards, coastlines, rolling hills, bistros and boats - your feeds may be flooded with images from "Euro Summer," but CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten says the math on these trips is getting harder and harder for most Americans.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten looks at the shift away from cash transactions in America. 78% of Americans prefer to pay with a card, and in some cases you don't even need the card itself! But, there's a hidden cost to this convenience.

We lost the penny, the nickel may be in danger, and the cost of living on the rise. CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten turns his eyes toward an unlikely hero: The $2 bill. Could normalizing their use add value to our lives, if not our bank accounts?

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten explores the space around America's growing believe that aliens are out there. How did this fringe idea go mainstream? To find out, Harry beamed into The Pine Bush UFO and Paranormal Museum.

Americans are buying tickets to live events in record numbers. From sports, to comedy, to concerts -- ticket sales are through the roof. So why are movie theaters still empty? Grab your popcorn, because Harry Enten is diving into the numbers.

"How come nobody dresses up anymore?" Actually, CNN's Chief Data Analyst - and noted wearer of suits - Harry Enten has the answer to that age-old question. And it may surprise you!

Harry Enten cuts through the convenient narratives to unveil the secret behind the numbers. Harry's insights provide deeper meaning to the day's biggest stories.

CNN's Harry Enten looks at pizza - the perfect food - and wonders: Have Americans completely lost the plot? There are more than 70,000 pizza joints across the U.S., and yet searches for homemade pizzas and ovens are up 100% over the last decade.

Summer has arrived, and Americans - by a margin of 3-to-1 - are thrilled. But should they be? According to CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten, the numbers tell us winter might actually be bringing the heat, and should be your season of choice.

CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten explores America's true pastime: conspiracy theories. Why do people believe them? Are we more prone to believing them now, than we have been before?

CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten explores the value of a trip to the moon, when only 5% of Americans say it should be a top priority. Who asked for this? Why do we do it? And why - after all these years - is NASA still as popular as the Pope?

CNN's Chief Data analyst (and noted Yankee hater) Harry Enten goes deep on the value and the science behind rooting for the underdogs. It turns out their fans are happier, and get more joy when their team wins.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst on the obsession with jamming technology into places where it doesn't belong, and how it's made our lives more complicated, less functional, and on the road - potentially more dangerous.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines a rare occasion where widespread gambling losses may help unite us as a nation. Millions will lose their March Madness pool, but 67% of them do it simply to share that experience with others.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines a new American tradition: Swearing. The number of people who are fine with cursing in public has climbed 65% over the last 30 years. It's permeated our shows, movies, and even our politicians. But should it?

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten looks into America's grumpy and groggy relationship with Daylight Saving. Twice a year we change our clocks, and argue whether we should just pick a time system, and keep it. Which, actually -- we've done before!

CNN's Chief Data Analyst examines America's deep and growing fear of talking on the phone. Why do 70% of young people prefer texting to making a call, when roughly 50% of texts result in some form of miscommunication?

CNN's Chief Data Analyst (and doggo expert) Harry Enten looks at the numbers behind a shocking underdog story. More than 53% of dogs in US households are now mixed-breed. Which means the dogs once labeled "mutts" are now... the people's Best in Show.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten demonstrates how underdog sports are outpacing America's traditional powerhouses in the highly competitive attention economy.

Did you know that only 1 in 5 Americans is getting 8+ hours of sleep per night? That number has cratered since the 1940's. CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten has the answer, and how to fix it.

CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten has a warning for those married to the idea of blowing their budget on a dream wedding: You may be raising the odds of a divorce. The numbers tell us in marriage - as in life - there is real value in compromise.