Finland offering free happiness 'masterclass'
Synopsis by NPR Mar 26 23
Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day ...Read full article 
NPR: The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass
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