A study out of Technische University in Munich wanted to measure what exactly makes us happy.
The researchers used electromagnetic brain scans and heart-rate monitors to generate "mood-boosting values" in volunteers who were exposed to various stimuli.
The study found that one specific stimuli gave participants an equivalent number of mood-boosting values as eating 2,000 chocolate bars and receiving up to $25,000 did.
A smile.
Apparently, your brain's "happiness circuitry" is activated, which prompts your brain to produce "feel-good hormones."
That being said, we'd still probably take the $25,000!
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