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The 10 Happiest States In The U.S.

It’s not surprising that people in Hawaii are super happy. But the other states whose residents feel the best might surprise you.

For a more global view, see the 10 happiest cities in the world. Live in Hawaii, Colorado, or Minnesota? Chances are, you’re happier than your brethren in Mississippi, Kentucky, and West Virginia. That’s according to the 2012 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The yearly report surveys 1,000 people each day for 350 days out of the year, asking them questions about work environment, physical health, emotional health, lifestyle behaviors like exercise and smoking, access to things like health care and food, and overall life satisfaction.

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