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Finnish actor Jasper Paakkonen relaxes inside the trendy boutique sauna called Loyly (Finnish for 'Steam'), in Helsinki July 07, 2016. — AFP pic
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HELSINKI, Dec 18 — Finns' penchant for relaxing in blazing hot steam-filled rooms was yesterday put on the UN's list of the world's intangible heritage.
With an estimated three million saunas for 5.5 million people, the steam bath is a traditional Finnish institution which goes back hundreds of years.
“Sauna culture in Finland is an integral part of the lives of the majority of the Finnish population,” the UN body said.