For the 8th year in a row, Finland has claimed the top spot in the World Happiness Report, with its citizens recording a life satisfaction score of 7.741, well ahead of other nations. While the numbers highlight the nation’s contentment, the true source of Finnish happiness lies in its unique culture, lifestyle, and societal practices.

One of the most striking aspects of Finnish life is its sauna culture. Saunas, which number three per person on average, are not merely places to bathe, they are centers of social bonding. Nudity, far from being taboo, is seen as a symbol of trust.

In some cases, business deals and even diplomatic discussions take place in saunas, where clothes are set aside and honest conversations flow freely. “What happens in the sauna, stays in the sauna," is a phrase

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