World Scene: Life

Legacy of laughs, not cash

Most people in the world would rather leave their heirs their perspective on life and sense of humor than money or property, a survey says.

Less than 10 percent of 21,000 people in 21 countries surveyed said they want to pass on money while 60 percent want their legacy to be their outlook on life. The preference for passing on human values rather than material goods held good in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.