World Happiness Day...

Turns out the Scandinavian countries are the happiest...no surprises. They trust their institutions, and their fellow men.

Canadians are a little happier than Americans, but not by much. No surprises there, either.

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msros · F

It is a constant finding that they score high on the happiness index.

ArtieKat · M

As I recall, Scandinavians have amongst the highest suicide rates in the world. If that's happiness I'm happy to remain a sad cynical Englishman

Wiseacre · F

@ArtieKat whatever u wish...this is a survey.

ArtieKat · M

@Wiseacre [quote]According to a 2011 article in The New York Times, "Numerous studies have shown that places like Denmark and Sweden that consistently score high on measures of happiness and life satisfaction also have relatively high suicide rates." The article also reported, "Some social scientists speculate that the trends are probably unrelated and can be explained by regional factors like dark winters or cultural differences regarding suicide.[/quote] It seems we're both correct!

Wiseacre · F

@ArtieKat suicides and life satisfaction??

tenente · 100+, M

israel is in the top 10? i call bs lol 😂

https://happiness-report.s3.amazonaws.com/2024/WHR+24.pdf

Wiseacre · F

@tenente about Israel.. Unbelievable.

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