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Finland just got named the happiest country in the world for the 8th year in a row, and one of their secrets? Jumping into freezing water. ❄️

Writer @k_rellihan took the plunge in Helsinki, where locals swear by ice swimming—even when the water is just 1°C (33°F)! The shock? Intense. But the rush of endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin afterward? Pure happiness.

Think you could handle the cold? Head to the link in bio to find out more.

✍️ @k_rellihan
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