Happiest country in the world revealed, and one where a stranger's most likely to return a lost wallet
undefined 25, 2025
A UN-backed report found that strangers are twice as kind as people expect, with lost wallets returned at double the assumed rate. Believing in kindness boosts happiness more than expected or actual harm. Nordic countries rank highest in happiness and trust. The UK placed 23rd, while the US hit its lowest rank at 24th, partly due to increased solo dining. Researchers highlight trust, kindness, and social connection as key to happiness and call for fostering these values worldwide.
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