Iceland’s Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Aren’t Thrilled.

Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.
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