Smile When You See a Butterfly

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“If you smile when you see a butterfly, you have happiness in your soul.” – Diana Cooper 

Americans Experience Happiness When Traveling to New Destinations

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United Airlines reveals research showing 73% of Americans experience happiness when traveling to new destinations. The company partnered with cognitive scientist Dr. Laurie Santos to analyze the connection between happiness and vacation planning.

The research indicates that 68% of people need something to look forward to in January, with travel purchases providing twice the happiness boost compared to buying material goods.

The airline announced its largest-ever international expansion, adding eight new destinations including Ulaanbaatar, Kaohsiung, Nuuk, Palermo, Bilbao, Madeira Island, Faro, and Dakar.

The Irish Emit a Kind of Happiness, a Joy

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"Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy." —Fiona Shaw [Happy St. Patrick's Day 2024!  Photo of Grace O'Malley's.]