Tree-Filled City Parks Make People as Happy as Christmas Day, Says New Study of Twitter Posts
This first-of-its-kind study used people's tweets to track their moods after visiting public parks—and they found that trees make us as happy as Christmas.
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Watch the Sweet Moment a Woman Rings Hospital 'Cancer-Free Bell' - and Accidentally Breaks it With Excitement
This woman's joyful reaction to finally being able to ring her hospital's "cancer-free bell" earlier this month is winning hearts across social media.
Watch Ugandan Woman's Joyous Reaction When She is Given Her First-Ever Pair of Shoes, Thanks to a Stranger
It's almost impossible not to smile when you watch this woman's happy dance over being given her first ever pair of shoes.
Seeing a Glass As Half-Full May Say More About Someone's Personality Than Just Being Optimistic
"Seeing the glass as half-full" rather than half-empty is supposed to be indicative of someone's optimism – but what about their personality?
If You've Ever Taken a Picture That Embodies Kindness, Then It Could Win You Some Cash in This Photo Contest
Photographers from all over the world are being asked to submit pictures that embody kindness and compassion – and the entries from last year are gorgeous.
Synagogue, Mosque and Temple Rise Side by Side Near Church in Suburban Paris
20 miles east of Paris, a local mayor is breaking new ground by placing a synagogue, a mosque and two Buddhist temples side by side in an effort to harbor peace between faiths. The traditionally Catholic town of Bussy-Saint-Georges, has long had a church.
King of Bhutan Celebrated His 40th Birthday By Asking Citizens to Plant Trees or Adopt an Animal
Rather than ask for material gifts, the king of Bhutan asked his people to plant trees, adopt shelter animals, and clean up their neighborhoods.
Rather Than Slip into Depression, Man Quits Job, Sells Possessions, and Travels the World With a Ferret
After enduring three heartbreaking losses in the same year, this former airman quit his job so he could find happiness on the road with his pet ferret.
Brain Surgery Can't Stop This 22-Year-old From Spreading Cheer With His 'Fast And Joyous' Christmas Car
Despite his devastating neurofibromatosis diagnosis, 22-yo Alex Argiro spreads Christmas cheer with his 'Fast and Joyous' Mazda concept car.
Watch Delivery Driver's Adorable Reaction to Finding Goodies Waiting for Him on a Doorstep
Since this Amazon Prime delivery driver found snacks waiting for him on a woman's doorstep, his wholesome reaction is now going viral.
Have You Found Meaning in Life? Scientific Study Says the Answer Could Determine Health and Longevity
Researchers are finally attempting to figure out the measurable physical and emotional impacts of philosophical questions such as "What is my purpose?"
After Miracle Baby Wakes From Coma Smiling At His Dad, Thousands Rally to Help Save His Life
Just after this 14-week-old baby awoke from a coma, he smiled at his dad—and his heart-melting expression has raised thousands of dollars for his treatment.
The World's First Happiness Museum Opened in Copenhagen, and It's Bound to Put a Smile on Your Face
The Happiness Research Institute has opened the world's first happiness museum in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer.
United Arab Emirates Names Ministers of Happiness and Tolerance
The United Arab Emirates has created a "Ministry of Happiness" to promote social good and a "Ministry of Tolerance" too –both to be led by female ministers.
Why Americans Think it's a Good Idea to Remember to Smile - And New Yorkers Get a Huge Reminder
Survey of Americans found that half believe it's important during lockdown to smile-and New Yorkers were reminded with huge smiley face on Brooklyn Bridge.
Company Projects Smiley Face On London's Parliament Across From A Hospital
Who was behind the smiley face projected on Parliament last night? On World Emoji Day, a cosmetics company spread the positivity across from a hospital.
Surprising Percentage of People Feel Happier After Spontaneous Decisions
The average American makes 6,709 spontaneous decisions every year, according to new poll—and most feel happier because of it.
Mom Has Been Bringing Joy to Neighbors By Drawing Amusing Chalk Cartoons on Her Sidewalk
Casey Drake has been bringing beloved Disney characters to life as a means of cheering up her socially distanced neighbors and quarantined community.
How to Be Happier During COVID: Decades of Science Shows That Gratitude, Love, and Connection Can Save Your Life
If you need some help to be happier during these trying times, these studies show various ways that loving from a distance can help.
UC Berkeley is Offering Up Their Popular 'Science of Happiness' Course for Free Online
The 8-week course has reportedly been shown to improve students' daily levels of happiness-and it is now available to the world for free.
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