Happiness 2.0: Surprising Sources of Joy

The Sourtoe Cocktail is practically a rite of passage for visitors to Dawson City, Yukon. It’s a simple drink (a shot of whiskey, usually Yukon Jack) with an unusual accompaniment: a mummified human toe.

Material things provide small but frequent boosts of joy/happiness. Experiences provide less frequent but more intense happiness.

Group of 5 Program (Canada): 5 Canadian citizens can sponsor a family of refugees. Once you raise enough money, they move to your city and you’re responsible for them for the first year.