Happy states.

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New research from the University of Cambridge in England shows that, based on 2008 data, residents in states with wealthier, better educated and more tolerant citizens are also happier. On average, the study's measure of well-being was highest in Mountain and West Coast states. Researcher Jason Rentfrow told Live Science that "these results don't say wealthy people are happier than...