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Identify whether you're feeling angst, ennui, or weltschmerz with this handy guide.

English never hesitates to borrow words that would lose certain subtleties in translation, and angst, ennui, and weltschmerz have made their way into English by offering a little something extra.

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of writes like Francis Bacon, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mark Twain were anything but ordinary.

Unusual deaths aren’t just found on the page. A number of authors have themselves died in bizarre ways—and sometimes, they seem even stranger than fiction.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

The silhouetted player in the MLB logo is ambiguous in more ways than one.

Was he really just referencing bean curd? The proof is in the multiple tofu-centric bumper stickers on his car.

Ruddy ducks in the Prairie Pothole Aviary.

The zoo presents familiar birds in a fresh, unified way—and drives home the message that people can take simple steps to protect birds’ future.

The ‘Better Call Saul’ star has agreed to play Johnny in a re-imagining of the infamous 2003 film.

Using these 15 clues, see if you can figure out the answer to Albert Einstein’s famously tricky house riddle.

Pay attention to calories rather than the volume of pet food you feed your dog.

Taxidermied lions in a diorama at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Think all there is to taxidermy is stuffing an animal? Think again. Since the days of William Hornaday and Carl Akeley, taxidermy has been a scientific art.

‘Macaron’ and ‘macaroon’ aren’t just two versions of the same word. These days, anyway.

From boomer to basic, this map shows the most popular Gen Z slang terms by state.

Posters from a Jeff Tweedy concert (left) and Lotus concert (right).

Burlington, Vermont’s Higher Ground has a long history of producing iconic concert posters in collaboration with local arts organizations.

The device that could turn TVs and lights on with a couple of claps became a pop culture sensation, even though its makers worried people would associate it with venereal disease.

Vegans with a sweet tooth have got some new options in the candy aisle.

John Collins's paper airplanes can spin, flap like birds, and make 360-degree turns.

Call a bout of spontaneous, uproarious, unrestrained laughter 'cachinnation.'

The next time you interrupt an important meeting with a ructus or a borborygmus, you’ll at least have the perfect word for it.

A map of the world's undersea cables in 2015.

The internet is really just a spaghetti-work of really long wires found in the coldest depths of the ocean.

Gruyère gougères deserve a spot on your cheese plate.

Gruyère gougères are basically grown-up cheese puffs, and the classy hors d’oeuvres are surprisingly easy to make.

A small sampling of our 50+ regional dish selections

You probably know about Chicago's deep dish pizza and New York City's famous bagels, but what's the signature regional dish in Alabama? Or Idaho?

The royal couple has seen better days.

Amelia Bloomer popularized the pants that would come to bear her name—but she didn't invent them.

Amelia Bloomer’s impact on the women’s rights movement went much further than inspiring a fashion revolution.

One of the hottest fads of the 1960s was being buried alive. Irishman Mike Meaney thought he could take the title away from a Texan.

It isn’t hard to make a Shamrock Shake at home.

With this recipe, you can keep making Shamrock Shakes at home after they leave McDonald's.

How to Tell Whether You've Got Angst, Ennui, or Weltschmerz

13 Authors Whose Deaths Were Stranger Than Fiction

What's the Kennection? #53

There’s an Optical Illusion Hidden in the MLB Logo

Curd Your Enthusiasm: Maine Bans Vegan’s “LUVTOFU” License Plate

Smithsonian National Zoo’s New Bird House Highlights Migratory Birds’ Incredible Journeys

Oh, Hai, Charity: Bob Odenkirk is Starring in 'The Room’ Remake for a Good Cause

Can You Solve Albert Einstein’s Famous House Riddle?

How Much Should You Feed a Dog?

13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Taxidermy

Macaroon vs. Macaron: What’s the Difference?

The Most Popular Gen Z Slang Term in Each State, Mapped

Higher Ground—Burlington, Vermont’s Beloved Music Venue—Is Releasing a Book Full of Its Iconic Concert Posters

‘Clap On ... Clap Off!’ The Clapper Sensation of the ’80s

Vegans Are Getting a Treat: Plant-Based Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's Chocolate Bars

“The Paper Airplane Guy” Teaches You How to Fold a Record-Breaking Flying Machine

The Proper Names of 17 Bodily Functions

10 Deep Facts About the Internet’s Undersea Cables

Making These Fancy French Cheese Puffs At Home Is Surprisingly Simple

One Beloved Dish From Each U.S. State

Bizarre Wax Statues of Prince William and Kate Middleton Stun, Repulse Fans Online and in Poland

9 Fascinating Facts About Amelia Bloomer

'The Coffin Man': Michael “Mick” Meaney, Who Volunteered to Be Buried Alive for 61 Days

Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home Is Easy—and Requires Just Four Ingredients