BoingBoing noted that this map shows 14 convenient ways to commit suicide in Shanghai. Some are practical, some are a little far-fetched but will do in a pinch if you are suddenly crushed under the weight of the futility of your continued existence. I guess it would be a different map for Beijing, which would include “beg North Korean negotiator for a quick demo of his country’s nuclear program” and “go up against 12-year-old table-tennis champion; sudden-death tiebreaker involves bouncing exploding ping-pong balls off your forehead.”

• Huichunji pharmacy sells sleeping pills.
• Suzhou Creek is uncovered.
• The #57 bus goes directly to the zoo. You can jump into a tiger’s mouth and die.
• The Kerry Center is 32 stories tall. Jumping off is 100% successful.
• A manhole cover has been stolen — jump into the sewer and drown.
• Cars under the Yan’an Road viaduct drive very fast. Accidents happen often.
• Changshu Road subway station — lie on the tracks.
• Fuxing Park — hanging yourself is simple among the tall, close trees.
• Barber stand at 1324 alley — steal a razor and cut your throat.
• High-voltage power lines — with 20,000 volts, electrocution is convenient.
• Wang’s Tofu Stand — crush yourself with a piece of tofu.
• Dafa Gardens construction site — there’s always something falling.
• Filling station — death by self-immolation.
• Free and Easy Sauna — death by suffocation.