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sneek-m · 4 years

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Make a list of top 100 songs of decade?

I make this list for fun every now and then, but only get up to, like, 20 before getting over it. I tried it again, got to 75, and it’s seriously going to take another month to even get a rough draft of 100 going, so I’ll just post that for you. I already know I missed tons, so bear with me.

1. The 1975: "Somebody Else" 2. Against Me!: "Transgender Dysphoria Blues" 3. Alex Anwandter: "Siempre Es Viernes En Mi Corazon" 4. Aphex Twin: "Syro" 5. Best Coast: "Boyfriend" 6. Beyonce (ft. Jay Z): "Drunk in Love" 7. BiSH: "Deadman" 8. Britney Spears: "'Till the World Ends" 9. Carly Rae Jepsen: "Run Away with Me" 10. Chairlift: "I Belong in Your Arms" 11. Chief Keef: "Love Sosa" 12. Ciara: "Body Party" 13. DADARAY: "Woman Woman" 14. DAOKO: "Suisei" 15. DJ Rashad: "Let It Go" 16. Dum Dum Girls: "Lord Knows" 17. Eleanor Friedberger: "Last Summer" 18. f(x): "4 Walls" 19. Fiona Apple: "Werewolf" 20. Frank Ocean: "Thinkin' Bout U" 21. Future: "Turn on the Lights" 22. Gang Parade: "Plastic 2 Mercy" 23. Girl Unit: "Wut" 24. Icona Pop: "I Love It" 25. IU (ft. G-Dragon): "Palette" 26. J Balvin: "Ginza" 27. Japandroids: "The House That Heaven Built" 28. Javiera Mena: "Luz de Piedre de Luna" 29. Jessie Ware: "Wildest Moments" 30. Jlin: "Guetanamo" 31. Kacey Musgraves: "Oh, What a World" 32. Kanye West (ft. Kid Cudi & Desiigner): "Father, Stretch My Hands Part 1 & 2" 33. Katy B: "Katy on a Mission" 34. Kelela (ft. Kingdom): "Bank Head (Extended Mix)" 35. Kehlani: "Undercover" 36. Kelis: "Acappella" 37. Keyakizaka46: "Eccentric" 38. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: "Fashion Monster" 39. Lil Uzi Vert: "XO Tour Llif3" 40. Lone: "Crystal Caverns 1991" 41. Miranda Lambert: "Platinum" 42. Momoiro Clover Z: "Ikuze! Kaito Shojo" 43. Mondo Grosso (ft. Hikari Mitsushima): "Labyrinth" 44. Natalia Lafourcade: "Hasta la Raiz" 45. The National: "England" 46. Nicki Minaj: "Super Bass" 47. Omar S: "Thank U 4 Letting Me Be Myself" 48. Perfume: "Spring of Life (Album-mix)" 49. Playboi Carti: "Magnolia" 50. Red Velvet: "Russian Roulette" 51. Rich Gang (ft. Birdman, Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan): "Freestyle" 52. Rihanna (ft. Calvin Harris): "We Found Love" 53. Robyn: "Dancing on My Own" 54. Roc Marciano: "The Sauce" 55. Rustie: "Surph" 56. SBTRKT (ft. Yukimi Nagano): "Wildfire" 57. Seiko Oomori: "Magic Mirror" 58. SHINee: "Good Evening" 59. Shinchi Atobe: "Regret" 60. Sky Ferreira: "I Blame Myself" 61. SOB x RBE: "Carpoolin'" 62. Solange: "Losing You" 63. Taylor Swift: "Red" 64. Tiger and Woods: "Gin Nation" 65. Tinashe (ft. Schoolboy Q): "2 On" 66. Todd Terje: "Inspector Norse" 67. Travis Scott (ft. Young Thug & Migos): "Pick Up the Phone" 68. Tyler, the Creator (ft. Steve Lacey, Anna of the North & Frank Ocean): "911/Lonely" 69. Waka Flocka Flame: "Hard in da Paint" 70. Wednesday Campanella: "Aladdin" 71. Usher: "Climax" 72. Utada Hikaru (ft. Shiina Ringo): "Nijikandake No Vacance" 73. Ximena Sarinana: "Sin Ti No Puede Estar Tan Mal" 74. YG (ft. Jeezy): "My Hitta" 75. Young Thug: "Hey I"

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ICELAND’S CROWN JEWEL

Jökulsárlón (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈjœːkʏlsˌaurˌloun̥]); literally "glacial river lagoon") is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. Situated at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, it developed into a lake after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake has grown since then at varying rates because of melting of the glaciers. It is now 1.5 km (0.93 mi) away from the ocean's edge and covers an area of about 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi). In 2009 it was reported to be the deepest lake in Iceland, at over 248 m (814 ft), as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The size of the lake has increased fourfold since the 1970s. It is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland.

The lake can be seen from Route 1 between Höfn and Skaftafell. It appears as "a ghostly procession of luminous blue icebergs".

Jökulsárlón has been a setting for four Hollywood movies: A View to a Kill, Die Another Day, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and Batman Begins, as well as the reality TV series Amazing Race. In 1991, Iceland issued a postage stamp, with a face value of 26 kronur, depicting Jökulsárlón.

The tongue of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is a major attraction for tourists.

Jökulsárlón is today one of Iceland's best known and most popular natural wonders, and for a good reason. A magnificent view welcomes you as you arrive there and it's almost like stepping into a fairy tale landscape. On a big glacial lagoon that Vatnajökull touches, enormous icebergs float around, but the landscape is otherwise dominated by black sands and rocks. The lagoon is effected by flood and ebb, making the lagoon a mix of sea and freshwater lake. This leads to feed being carried into the lagoon, that seals and common eider both eat, and this adds colour to the area. The lagoon is situated on Breiðamerkursandur, between the Skaftafell National Park and Höfn í Hornafirði.

Jökulsárlón started to form in 1934-1935. Jökulsá on Breiðamerkursandur then ran straight down from underneath Vatnajökull, approx. 1½ km to the ocean. Since 1950 the glacier has pulled back steadily and an ever-growing lagoon has formed. In 1975 it was 7.9 km² but has grown to be 18 km² today because of the heavy melting of the glacier. The medium flow rate of the river is 250-300 m³/sec. and big as well as small icebergs regularly break from the edge of the glacier, that floats in the water. Icebergs of all shapes and sizes therefore float on the lagoon, which is very deep, or around 190 m. Frozen water is a little bit heavier than water in liquid form, which means that only 1/10 of the icebergs is above water. What is above water is often so big that it's difficult to imagine what lies beneath.

There is much more to do at Jökulsárlón than simply ogle at its beauty and say hello to some doe-eyed seals. Given that Jökulsárlón is a partially aquatic attraction, there is certainly no shortage of boating tours operating year-round. In the active summer seasons of July and August, The Glacier Lagoon runs its tours up to forty times per day! There are two options for boating on the glacial lake. You can either opt for the Amphibian boat tour, which takes place on a medium-sized, flat-bottomed cruiser and takes place for about thirty-to-forty minutes, or the Zodiac boat tour, which uses a smaller, lightweight vessel that allows visitors to get even closer to the icebergs. If you’re lucky, you might cruise right past some seals! The tour guides are also known for breaking off hunks of iceberg (when safe) so that tour-goers can feel the weight and texture for themselves. As you settle into the vessels, you will be suited up in weather- and wind-resistant red over-suits and lifejackets.

These boats have an interesting history associated with them. Glacier Lagoon Tours actually uses the same types of amphibious vessels that were employed in combat during the war in Vietnam. Those boats have certainly proved themselves to be versatile. They were designed to navigate Vietnam’s tepid, jungle-like atmosphere and tropical waters, but they also traverse Iceland’s freezing glacial lakes just as adeptly.

Ice caving is also a very highly sought-after activity on the Vatnajökull area in general. An ice caving tour is essentially an explorative journey through the icy tunnels and caverns morphed by Iceland’s glaciers. The interior of these caves is truly mesmerizing, and the Jökulsárlón area is a particular favourite for fans of this winter activity. Its caves are often referred to as “Crystal Caves,” due to the sleek, glassy aquamarine ice that makes its cavernous walls look like works of modern art. Typically, ice-caving tours run for forty-five minutes at the least, and your guides will make sure you enter equipped with flashlights, hard hats, and even ice axes if necessary. Your job is just to come prepared in warm, waterproof attire and durable hiking shoes (preferably water-resistant). Note that ice-caving tours only operate in the wintertime, as it is unsafe to enter during the warmer months, when ice melts and caves collapse unpredictably. Furthermore, you definitely want to witness these caves at their most beautiful, when the winter air has only just sculpted the Earth into crystal blue cathedrals.

Jökulsárlón is a very popular location for travelers who want to catch a glimpse of the elusive, ethereal Northern Lights as well. The glacial lagoon itself is host to an array of luminous colours, and the aurora borealis cuts a rather striking figure against Jökulsárlón’s glassy, reflective icebergs and clear waters. You can even take a boat tour in the evening and watch the lights dancing overhead in the middle of the lagoon!

Jökulsárlón also has your refreshments covered. In the Glacier Lagoon Café, you can enjoy fresh, daily-made sandwiches and other snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, and an assortment of soft drinks, not to mention their famous seafood soup. Jökulsárlón has its own website, where you can learn more about its history, associated activities, amenities, and more.

As for my personal opinion why Jökulsárlón is it appealing to me? Because of It’s wonderful and amazing glaciers. Jökulsárlón is also known as “One of the Best Place in the world! I agree with that with the natural Glaciers and wildlife. You can do anything here, like ice caving, boating and you can do helicopter as well to look above the glaciers. It’s a beautiful peaceful and natural tourist attraction, it is also a natural wonder. I’m so impressed to Jökulsárlónbecause of it’s dates back to billions of years ago and is still here today, but the icebergs that evolves billions of years ago because of climate change and global warming. For some people the Jökulsárlón can be seen as a boring place to visit but I don’t believe that is that case you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery the animals and the iceberg. I do admit that the Jökulsárlón isn’t for everyone but when given the chance the Jökulsárlón can really be a fun and beautiful place to be.

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https://www.icelandbuddy.com/a-beginners-tour-guide-to-jokulsarlon/

#jökulsárlón #iceland #europe #ice #iceberg #worldnature #naturalwonder #lagoon #glacierlagoon #glacierlake #icelandringroad #emerald lake

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gekiyabaonimust · 5 years

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【私の激ヤバ鬼マスト No.439 (音楽)】 LONE / CRYSTAL CAVERNS 1991

LONEの激ヤバ鬼マストを1,2曲に収めるのは無理があるぐらい全部好き

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sejinpk · 7 years

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So for that top 5 ask meme thing... How about top 5 live action films?

Thanks for the ask! I don’t often talk about live-action movies, so I’m glad you asked this! ^_^ There are only four entries because there are really only four live-action movies that I feel like I can confidently say are truly favorites.

1. American Psycho

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American Psycho is the first (maybe the only?) satire where I feel like I’m actually able to see/get the satire for myself, though, admittedly, this was only after the commentary initially told me as much. >.

This clip highlights what I’m talking about regarding multiple levels, specifically the part starting right around the 1:15 mark (note: the clip is VERY NSFW!!!!).

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On the one hand, it’s a horrifying scene in which a crazed Christian Bale is chasing a prostitute through his apartment building with a chainsaw. She bangs on other residents’ doors and screams loudly, but nobody comes to help her, or even to see what’s going on. And eventually Bale kills her with the chainsaw, just as you think she might have been able to get away. It’s heartbreaking.

But on the other hand, right at that 1:15 mark, you see Christian Bale sort of *giggle* trot into view covered in blood and wearing nothing but *snort* socks and tennis shoes, carrying a *kheheheeheaahhhaahahahahaaa* chainsaw in front of him like a *full-blown laughter and cackling* demented phallic symbol, running buck naked through his apartment complex, and he somehow has perfect aim to be able to drop the chainsaw down the middle of what looks like three or four stories of spiral stairs so that it actually hits the woman he’s chasing. The absurdity of the scene is absolutely hilarious.

I love Christian Bale’s acting as Patrick Bateman. I also really like Willem Dafoe’s performance. In fact, I like most of the performances in the movie. Regarding Bale in particular–and this is something said by the movie’s director in interviews–he really understood the dorkiness and the pathetic nature of Bateman. I think thefirst video clip above highlights some of this (random interesting fact: apparently Christian Bale can sweat on cue, as he broke out in a sweat at the exact same time in every take of that scene), as does this clip of Bateman’s music monologues, which are hilarious (I wanted to include the video in this post, but Tumblr apparently has a 5-video-per-post limit, so this is the one that got cut).

The movie is legitimately funny, both because of Bale’s portrayal of Bateman, and because of the satire. I think it does a really good job of getting you to laugh at him, rather than with him (in this case, that’s the intended effect). The movie also handles its tone very well, which was super-important for creating the effect the filmmakers wanted.

I also think the movie’s themes and social commentary are interesting and still relevant today, even though the story is set in the 80′s, the movie was released in 2000, and the book the movie is adapted from was published in 1991. It’s only been on the last one or two re-watches (I’ve watched the movie several times) that I’ve started to understand how the movie uses physical violence and the horror elements as a metaphor for class- and economic-based systemic violence.

2. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

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I also really like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which this movie is a sequel to, but I like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes a little more. The key thing I love about these movies (and especially Dawn) is the humanity they give both the human and ape characters, which is what makes the drama and action so compelling. Both sides of the conflict, humans and apes, are given so much depth and nuance. Their conflict isn’t black and white, and you’re able to understand, and empathize and sympathize with, both sides equally strongly.

I think the character work in the movie is incredible. Practically all the characters we get any kind of time with are developed–we can see how they think, what motivates them, what their priorities are, even if they’re given very little screentime. One of my absolute favorite emotional scenes in the movie is when Dreyfus, Gary Oldman’s character, turns on his phone after the humans get power back, and as he’s looking through old pictures of his family, who have died, he just completely breaks down. It’s such a moving, heartbreaking scene.

Also, Andy Serkis + motion capture = Dawn is a poster child for this.

3. Tai Chi Master

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So far, there have only been two works of fiction that have had a significant influence/impact on my life in some way. One is the Monogatari Series. Tai Chi Master (called Twin Warriors in the U.S.; original Chinese title 太極張三豐(Tàijí Zhāng Sānfēngin Mandarin)) is the other. This movie is what got me interested in learning tai chi, which eventually led to my broader interest in health, which in turn led me to where I am today, in school studying to become a Registered Dietitian.

It’s the story of the supposed legendary founder of tai chi, Zhang Sanfeng (played by Jet Li), though I don’t know how closely it adheres to the actual legend. I find the movie generally enjoyable, but the main reason it’s on this list is because of the impact it had on my life.

This sequence in particular, in which Jet Li’s character is figuring things out, testing ideas, and going through the initial process of creating tai chi, is what enamored me so much and got me interested in learning it (of course, the tai chi in the movie is stylized and exaggerated to varying degrees):

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On a somewhat related note, I’ve heard of a movie called Pushing Hands (the name of an essential practice for developing sensitivity in internal martial arts), which has at least a tangential connection to tai chi (but sounds interesting even if the connection is really weak), but I have yet to get around to seeing if I can find it to watch.

4. How the Earth Changed History

(I wasn’t overly fond of any of the video clips I found, so that’s why there’s not one here.)

How the Earth Changed History, originally called How Earth Made Us in Britain (it’s a BBC production), narrated/presented by geologist Iain Stewart, is easily my favorite documentary. It’s about how planetary forces have shaped human history. It’s broken up into five parts. The first four parts each focus on a planetary force: water, the deep earth, wind, and fire. The fifth part focuses on how humans have influenced/affected the planet.

One thing I really like about this documentary is that it’s entertaining. In addition to just making the narration interesting, Stewart goes the extra mile to take the viewer into some really neat places, such as inside holes and tunnels dug to get at groundwater; a crystal cavern (a giant chamber that was initially sealed and filled with water, in which enormous crystals grew); on a catamaran in the ocean; the middle of the Sahara desert; various archaeological and historical sites; through a literal fire; etc.

I also found the information itself really interesting. Here are a few of what I thought were the highlights:

In the wind/air segment, he talks about how the Sahara desert (which is formed and maintained by large-scale wind patterns) acts as a natural barrier, which, in the past, inhibited trade between civilizations on different sides of it. As a result, a town/city (I don’t remember the name) in a key mid-desert location became an important trade hub. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus discovered the trade winds (more large-scale wind patterns), which ultimately led to a new trade route/cycle that bypassed the mid-desert city. Thus, the wind was influential in both the city’s rise and fall.

In the deep earth segment, he talks about the relationship humans have with fault lines: they enable us to more easily get at the various minerals that arise from within the earth, such as copper, but they’re inherently dangerous (earthquakes). Humans now have the ability to shield our buildings from the impact of earthquakes; it’s all a matter of choosing to do so.

The “Human Planet” segment is where I learned about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. He also talks about an Indonesian mud volcano, which is still erupting. In the documentary, Stewart says it was caused by human activities (drilling), but it sounds like there’s still debate about that, with some scientists supporting drilling as the cause, and others saying it was caused by an earthquake. Either way, the documentary shows that the incessant mud bubbling up from inside the earth literally buried the nearby town, and that was six to seven years ago (the documentary was released in 2010, and the mud volcano began erupting near the end of May, 2006). I can’t imagine how much worse it’s gotten.

In addition to what I’ve said about the documentary, I came across a very well-written review on Amazon that does an excellent job of describing the content and discussing why I find it so interesting.

I don’t normally like to do this, but I really want more people to watch this documentary (honestly, though, it’s only like $10 - $15 new on Amazon), so here are links to each segment on YouTube:

Water

Deep Earth

Wind

Fire

Human Planet

Again, thanks for sending me this ask! I really enjoyed making this post! ^_^ If there’s anything you want to respond to, please feel free to do so! :D

#b1689q #American Psycho #Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #Tai Chi Master #How the Earth Changed History #SejinPK answers

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blackkudos · 7 years

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Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown (January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and actress, sometimes known as the "Queen of R&B". She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "The house that Ruth built" (alluding to the popular nickname for Old Yankee Stadium).

Following a resurgence that began in the mid-1970s and peaked in the 1980s, Brown used her influence to press for musicians' rights regarding royalties and contracts, which led to the founding of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Her performances in the Broadway musical Black and Blue earned Brown a Tony Award, and the original cast recording won a Grammy Award.

Early life

Born Ruth Alston Weston in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the eldest of seven siblings. She attended I. C. Norcom High School, which was then legally segregated. Brown's father was a dockhand who directed the local church choir, but the young Ruth showed more interest in singing at USO shows and nightclubs. She was inspired by Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, and Dinah Washington.

In 1945, aged 17, Brown ran away from her home in Portsmouth along with the trumpeter Jimmy Brown, whom she soon married, to sing in bars and clubs. She then spent a month with Lucky Millinder's orchestra.

Career

Blanche Calloway, Cab Calloway's sister, also a bandleader, arranged a gig for Brown at the Crystal Caverns, a nightclub in Washington, D.C., and soon became her manager. Willis Conover, the future Voice of America disc jockey, caught her act with Duke Ellington and recommended her to Atlantic Records bosses Ahmet Ertegün and Herb Abramson. Brown was unable to audition as planned because of a car crash, which resulted in a nine-month stay in the hospital. She signed with Atlantic Records from her hospital bed.

In 1948, Ertegün and Abramson drove from New York City to Washington, D.C., to hear Brown sing. Her repertoire was mostly popular ballads, but Ertegün convinced her to switch to rhythm and blues.

In her first audition, in 1949, she sang "So Long", which became a hit. This was followed by "Teardrops from My Eyes" in 1950. Written by Rudy Toombs, it was the first upbeat major hit for Brown. Recorded for Atlantic Records in New York City in September 1950 and released in October, it was Billboard's R&B number one for 11 weeks. The hit earned her the nickname "Miss Rhythm", and within a few months she became the acknowledged queen of R&B.

She followed up this hit with "I'll Wait for You" (1951), "I Know" (1951), "5-10-15 Hours" (1953), "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean" (1953), "Oh What a Dream" (1954), "Mambo Baby" (1954), and "Don't Deceive Me" (1960), some of which were credited to Ruth Brown and the Rhythm Makers. Between 1949 and 1955, her records stayed on the R&B chart for a total of 149 weeks, with sixteen Top 10 records, including five number ones. Brown played many racially segregated dances in the southern states, where she toured extensively and was immensely popular. Brown claimed that a writer had once summed up her popularity by saying, "In the South Ruth Brown is better known than Coca-Cola."

Her first pop hit came with "Lucky Lips", a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and recorded in 1957. The single reached number 6 on the R&B chart and number 25 on the US pop chart. The 1958 follow-up was "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'", written by Bobby Darin and Mann Curtis. It reached number 7 on the R&B chart and number 24 on the pop chart.

She had further hits with "I Don't Know" in 1959 and "Don't Deceive Me" in 1960, which were more successful on the R&B chart than on the pop chart.

Later life

During the 1960s, Brown faded from public view to become a housewife and mother. She returned to music in 1975 at the urging of Redd Foxx, followed by a series of comedic acting jobs. These included roles in the sitcom Hello, Larry, the John Waters film Hairspray, and the Broadway productions of Amen Corner and Black and Blue. The latter earned her a Tony Award as Best Actress in a Musical. She also won a Grammy award as Best Female Jazz Artist for her album Blues on Broadway, which featured hits from the show.

Brown's fight for musicians' rights and royalties in 1987 led to the founding of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. She was inducted as a recipient of the Pioneer Award in its first year, 1989. She was also inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Brown recorded and sang with the rhythm-and-blues singer Charles Brown. She also toured with Bonnie Raitt in the late 1990s. Her 1995 autobiography, Miss Rhythm, won the Gleason Award for music journalism. She also appeared on Bonnie Raitt's 1995 live DVD Road Tested singing the song "Never Make Your Move Too Soon". She was nominated for another Grammy in the Traditional Blues category for her 1997 album, R + B = Ruth Brown.

She hosted the radio program BluesStage, carried by over 200 NPR affiliates, for six years, starting in 1989.

Brown was still touring at the age of 78. She had completed pre-production work on the Danny Glover film, Honeydripper, which she did not live to finish, but her recording of "Things About Comin' My Way" was released posthumously on the soundtrack CD. Her last interview was in August 2006.

Death

Brown died in a Las Vegas–area hospital on November 17, 2006, from complications following a heart attack and stroke she suffered after surgery in the previous month. She was 78 years old. A memorial concert for her was held on January 22, 2007, at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.

Brown is buried at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake City, Virginia.

Discography

Albums

1957: Ruth Brown (Atlantic)

1959: Miss Rhythm (Atlantic)

1959: Late Date with Ruth Brown (Atlantic)

1962: Along Comes Ruth (Phillips)

1962: Gospel Time (Philips)

1964: Ruth Brown '65 (Mainstream), re-released as Softly

1968: The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Featuring Miss Ruth Brown (Solid State)

1969: Black Is Brown and Brown Is Beautiful (Skye)

1972: The Real Ruth Brown (Cobblestone)

1978: You Don't Know Me (Dobre)

1989: Blues on Broadway (Fantasy)

1991: Fine and Mellow (Fantasy)

1993: The Songs of My Life (Fantasy)

1997: R + B = Ruth Brown (Bullseye Blues)

1999: A Good Day for the Blues (Bullseye Blues)

Compilations

2006: Rockin' in Rhythm: The Best of Ruth Brown (Atlantic/Rhino)

2006: Jukebox Hits (Acrobat)

2007: The Definitive Soul Collection (2 CDs, Atlantic/Rhino)

2015: The Very Best of Ruth Brown (2 CDs, One Day Music)

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Unbelievable Places That Actually Exist

From a real-life cave of wonders to associate ocean of blue flowers, here area unit unbelievable places

that exist:

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the sole thanks to reaching these breathless caves

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7-Fingal's Cave

This grand cavern is in Scotland.

It is a part of the island, a desolate island.

It got its name from a chunk of labor by James Macpherson, an author World Health Organization who lived within the 1700s.

Fingal's Cave is formed of igneous rock, that fashion in an associate uncommon geometric pattern.

It is roughly seventy feet tall and 200 seventy feet deep.

The Celtic individuals conjointly talk over with the cavern as "The Cave of Melody" because of its acoustic

properties.

People will solely visit Fingal's Cave by boat.

If the water is tranquil, ships might dock on the island, therefore, tourists will enter and explore

part of the grot on foot.

The inner walls of Fingal's Cave area unit fabricated from the identical volcanic rock because the outside, which is

stacked in rectangular columns and nearly appearance semisynthetic.

There are musical items impressed by this marvel yet as novels and poems.

8-Son Doong Cave

This giant cavern is found in Vietnam

and is the largest within the world.

It was found in 1991 however wasn't explored till 2009.

This is as a result of the locals were afraid to traverse the billowing water at the cave's entrance

and the arduous plunge additional down.

However, British Cave analysis Association saw Son Doong Cave once one or two

of setbacks, and as of 2013, the general public has been welcome to enter it.

Of course, the skilled tour guides area unit required and maybe a touch expensive.

The cave could be a total of over 5 miles from beginning to end, run out 600 feet

high, and nearly 5 hundred feet wide.

Parts of its ceiling have broken over time, permitting daylight to flow into bound areas,

which has caused some vegetation to grow.

The distinction of the trees and therefore the stalagmites, that reach upwards of 200 feet, make

Son Doong Cave a desirable place to lay eyes on.

9-Tunnel of affection

This astonishing place is inland.

It is a railway that's roughly four miles long, 3 of that area unit wrapped in

a forest.

The trees have big tall, and their clasped branches kinda cover of inexperienced leaves.

During the winter, snowfalls over the woods, making an arbitrary white pathway.

The Tunnel of affection could be a famed holidaymaker destination.

However, the train still runs, transporting plyboard to Klevan.

The train's operators ought to be careful with individuals on the tracks since it's become such

a popular spot for pictures.

It is aforementioned that the trees were at first planted around the railway to cover the transportation

of military instrumentality.

However, critical its original, additional serious, purpose, this path through the trees has become

a place wherever couples will proceed romantic strolls and luxuriate in the light daylight that cascades

through its dense leaves.

10-Eternal Flame Falls

This body of water is in Chestnut Ridge Park in

New York.

Although Eternal Flame Falls is not large, it's a noteworthy component, fire.

Near the lowest of the body of water, there's a small cavern that fossil fuel flows out of.

When lit, the gas produces a flame that may be seen long.

Although, typically the fireplace goes out and has got to be lighted once more.

Eternal Flame Falls wasn't originally a well-liked holidaymaker destination, however, because it gained additional

recognition from the media, individuals started visiting it additional usually.

It has conjointly been studied by many geologists, World Health Organization discovered that it emits additional gas

and paraffin than different natural gas-secreting places.

11-Zhangye Danxia Landform

This beautiful landscape is found in Linze

County, China.

These rocks area unit like Ogres; they need layers.

They're much additional beautiful than Shrek's relatives, however.

They appear velvety, however kind pointed, jagged peaks.

The stripy, particolored stone is because of the various varieties of minerals that were

deposited throughout the landform's arenaceous rock base countless years agone.

The bright hues provide Zhangye Danxia Landform the looks of a rainbow.

This arbitrary place can be right out of a Dr. Seuss story and has usually been named

one of China's most sensible landforms.

12-Naica Mine

This world marvel is in Chihuahua, Mexico.

It has gained a great deal of recognition because of its prodigious selenite crystals.

In fact, inside the mine, there's a cavern referred to as The Cave of Crystals.

It is concerning one thousand feet underneath the surface and encompasses a number of the foremost substantial

crystals ever discovered the biggest of that is almost forty feet long, 13 feet across,

and weighs over fifty tons.

These sparkling cylinders were fashioned by magma-heated, mineral-rich water that came into contact

with chilled water.

The cool water alters the sulfides, turning them into sulfates.

Throughout concerning 5 hundred thousand years, they crystallized, making the breathless

formations are seen within the cave nowadays.

13-The Blue Forest

This placing forest is in Belgique.

It is conjointly called "Hallerbos" in Dutch since it's settled principally in the city.

This woodland exhibits tall, spaced apart trees, creating it straightforward to traverse.

Its floor is blanketed with vegetation,��which does not compass abundant attention on a daily

basis.

However, throughout the season, bright bluebells begin to bloom, covering the whole forest

in an impressive shade of blue.

During this season, the Blue Forest could be a widespread holidaymaker destination.

It is straightforward to achieve, and other people will take public or personal transportation to urge there.

14-Fly Geyser

This one-of-a-kind formation is found

in the northwestern American state.

The geyser is barely concerning 5 feet tall and twelve feet wide.

It was fashioned in 1964, part naturally and part by man.

An energy company trained a well into the Hualapai geothermic Flats, stuck the two-hundred-degree-water,

and left it alone as a result of they could not use it.

Although they reportedly tried to seal the opening, the water-poor through and surged into

the air.

Over time, mineral deposits engineered up and fashioned the geyser we tend to see nowadays.

Their area unit different waterspouts within the space, however, Fly Geyser is that the most uncommon trying one.

It is blanketed in thermophilic protoctist, that lives in hot and wet environments.

This organism is what causes the nonnatural red and inexperienced colors that cowl the formation.

Since the Fly Geyser continues spewing water into the air, the mineral deposits cause it

to grow unceasingly.

15-Blood Falls

This freaky marvel is in the geographical region in

East Antarctic continent.

Its name, yet as its sinister look, is enough to send chills up anybody's spine.

The body of water seeps out of Taylor's ice mass.

Blood Falls gets its name from the water's bright red hue.

The water is stuffed with iron compound, that causes its worrisome shade, and it's stark

contrast against the pure white ice mass makes it seem even additional placing.

Due to its conspicuous look, scientists have studied Blood Falls on many occasions to

determine its origin.

They found that a rare microorganism system exists to a lower place the ice mass that

produces metal and salt ions.

Blood Falls encompasses over fifteen styles of microorganisms.

This watery marvel was the primary of its kind to be discovered.

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World's Most Unique Places

The world is stuffed with attention, World's most visited unique places, strange places, Odd structures, characteristic marvels, antiquated statues, manmade or natural secret places and synthetic landmarks spot the world. These photographs can take you to some of these superb spots, crosswise overseas and mainlands, through wildernesses and urban areas. From a genuine cavern of miracles to a sea of blue blossoms, here are 15 unimaginable spots that really exist:

Number 15.

Marble Caves of Chile Chico

The only way to reach these breathtaking caves is to take a ferry since there is no land surrounding them. They are located in Patagonia and feature some of the most whimsical rock structures in the world. The formation protrudes from the water, and it's smooth, the layered structure exhibits varying blue hues that swirl together. The cavern's sleek walls are contrasted by jagged rocks that jut down from the ceiling. All of the detail of the Marble Caves reflects in the glassy blue water that fills the floor. If that isn't impressive enough, the water's colours change with the seasons.

Number 14.

Lake Hillier

Lake Hillier, Western Australia

This unusual body of water is off the coast of Western Australia. It isn't the easiest place to visit but can be reached by flying or taking a cruise. What makes Lake Hillier stand out is it's bright pink shade. It is greatly contrasted by the surrounding green forest, so there's no way to miss it when one is overhead. Its unique rosy colour comes from the microscopic organisms that inhabit it, including Dunaliella salina and other halophiles, or salt-loving, bacterias. The lack of other life in this lake is due to its salt content. However, as long as people don't drink the briny liquid, they can go for a swim without worry.

Number 13.

Salar de Uyuni

Reflection at Salt Lake Uyuni (Bolivia)

This breathtaking spectacle is in southwest Bolivia. Salar de Uyuni is the world's most sizable salt flat. It formed over thousands of years, throughout the evolution of many lakes in the Altiplano. This vast salt desert covers over four thousand square miles. During the rainy season when surrounding lakes flow over its smooth surface, the flat turns into an enormous mirror; it reflects everything above it, which gives the appearance of an infinite sky. When someone walks through Salar de Uyuni during this time of year, it looks as if they're stepping on clouds.

Number 12.

The Black Forest

The Black Forest, Germany

This immense wooded area is in southwest Germany. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations and for a good reason. But, what makes this forest so unique? The Black Forest is home to several remarkable towns, stunning lakes, and Germany's renowned Triberg Waterfalls. Perhaps the most alluring aspect of this mysterious place is its dark, eerie atmosphere. The tall trees let in minimal amounts of light, which illuminate the forest's moss-covered floor. The creepy feeling visitors get while trekking through these woods is no surprise at all. In fact, the Black Forest was where numerous Grimm Brothers' fairy tales took place.

Number 11.

Bergpark Wilhelmshohe

The Cascades in the Bergpark Wilhelmshohe, Germany

This is a magnificent park in Germany. It is built into the side of a hill and took one-hundred-fifty years to complete. It is the biggest mountain park in Europe. Its most notable characteristics are the various falls and channels of descending water, which begin at the top of the hill where a Hercules statue sits upon an architecturally striking octagonal structure. From there, the cascades make their way down to the Grand Fountain, which faces the Wilhelmshöhe Palace.

Number 10.

Mendenhall Ice Caves

Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska

This astounding place is in Juneau, Alaska. One must journey over frigid water and glacial cliffs to reach the Mendenhall Ice Caves, but their magnificence makes the trek well worth it. Smooth, weathered stones line the floor, while a canopy of ice creates the cavern's remarkable ceiling, which is patterned like rippling water and sparkles like waves in the moonlight. Everything within the caves is drenched in bright blue light, courtesy of the glacier's iconic colour. However, the Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Caves are retreating quickly and won't be available to visit much longer.

Number 9.

Fingal's Cave

Fingal's Cave, Scotland

This grand cavern is in Scotland. It is part of Staffa, a desolate island. It got its name from a piece of work by James Macpherson, a poet who lived in the 1700s. Fingal's Cave is made of volcanic rock, which formed in an uncommon geometric pattern. It is approximately seventy feet tall and two hundred seventy feet deep. The Celtic people also refer to the cavern as "The Cave of Melody" due to its acoustic properties. People can only visit Fingal's Cave by boat. If the water is tranquil, ships may dock on the island so tourists can enter and explore part of the grotto on foot. The inner walls of Fingal's Cave are made of the same basalt as the outside, which is stacked in rectangular columns and almost looks man-made. There have been musical pieces inspired by this wonder as well as novels and poems.

Number 8.

Son Doong Cave

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

This gargantuan cavern is located in Vietnam and is the largest in the world. It was found in 1991 but wasn't explored until 2009. This is because the locals were afraid to traverse the surging water at the cave's entrance and the arduous plunge further down. However, the British Cave Research Association passed through Son Doong Cave after a couple of setbacks, and as of 2013, the public has been welcome to enter it. Of course, professional tour guides are needed and can be a bit costly. The cave is a total of over five miles from start to finish, well over six hundred feet high, and almost five hundred feet wide. Parts of its ceiling have crumbled over time, allowing sunlight to flow into certain areas, which has caused some vegetation to grow. The contrast of the trees and the stalagmites, which reach upwards of two hundred feet, make Son Doong Cave a fascinating place to behold.

Number 7.

The Tunnel of Love

Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

This astonishing place is in Ukraine. It is a railway that is approximately four miles long, three of which are wrapped in a forest. The trees have grown tall, and their clasped branches form a canopy of green leaves. During the winter, snow falls over the woods, creating a whimsical white pathway. The Tunnel of Love is a renowned tourist destination. However, the train still runs, transporting plywood to Klevan. The train's operators have to watch out for people on the tracks since it has become such a popular spot for photographs. It is said that the trees were initially planted around the railway to hide the transportation of military equipment. However, opposed to its original, more serious, purpose, this path through the trees has become a place where couples can go on romantic strolls and enjoy the gentle sunlight that cascades through its dense leaves.

Number 6.

Eternal Flame Falls

Eternal Flame Falls, New York

This waterfall is in Chestnut Ridge Park in New York. Although Eternal Flame Falls isn't massive, it has an interesting element, fire. Near the bottom of the waterfall, there is a tiny cavern that natural gas flows out of. When lit, the gas produces a flame that can be seen yearlong. Although, sometimes the fire goes out and has to be ignited again. Eternal Flame Falls wasn't originally a popular tourist destination, but as it gained more recognition from the media, people started visiting it more often. It has also been studied by several geologists, who discovered that it emits more propane and ethane than other natural gas-secreting places.

Number 5.

Zhangye Danxia Landform

Zhangye Danxia Landform, China

This stunning landscape is found in Linze County, China. These rocks are like Ogres; they have layers. They're much more stunning than Shrek's relatives, however. They appear velvety, but form pointed, jagged peaks. The striped, multicoloured stone is due to the different types of minerals that were deposited throughout the landform's sandstone base millions of years ago. The bright hues give Zhangye Danxia Landform the appearance of a rainbow. This whimsical place could be right out of a Dr Seuss story and has often been named one of China's most brilliant landforms.

Number 4. Naica Mine

Naica Mine, Mexico

photo credit: By Alexander Van Driessche - Gaianauta received this from Alexander Van Driessche via Email., CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23231964 This world wonder is in Chihuahua, Mexico. It has gained a lot of recognition due to its colossal selenite crystals. In fact, within the mine, there is a cavern called The Cave of Crystals. It is about one thousand feet under the surface and encompasses some of the most substantial crystals ever discovered, the largest of which is nearly forty feet long, thirteen feet across, and weighs over fifty tons. These sparkling cylinders were formed by magma-heated, mineral-rich water that came into contact with chilled water. The cool water oxidized the sulfides, turning them into sulfates. Over the course of about five hundred thousand years, they crystallized, creating the breathtaking formations seen in the cave today.

Number 3. The Blue Forest

The Blue Forest, Belgium

This striking forest is in Belgium. It is also known as "Hallerbos" in Dutch since it is located mostly in Halle. This wooded area exhibits tall, spaced apart trees, making it easy to traverse. Its floor is blanketed with vegetation, which doesn't get it much attention on a regular basis. However, during the springtime, bright bluebells begin to bloom, covering the entire forest in a magnificent shade of blue. During this season, the Blue Forest is a popular tourist destination. It is simple to reach, and people can take public or private transportation to get there.

Number 2. Fly Geyser

Fly Geyser, Nevada

This one-of-a-kind formation can be found in northwestern Nevada. The geyser is only about five feet tall and twelve feet wide. It was formed in 1964, partly by nature and partly by man. An energy company drilled a well into the Hualapai Geothermal Flats, stuck the two-hundred-degree-water, and left it alone because they couldn't use it. Although they reportedly tried to seal the hole, the water broke through and surged into the air. Over time, mineral deposits built up and formed the geyser we see today. There are other waterspouts in the area, but Fly Geyser is the most unusual looking one. It is blanketed in thermophilic algae, which lives in hot and humid environments. This organism is what causes the otherworldly red and green colours that cover the formation. Since the Fly Geyser continues spewing water into the air, the mineral deposits cause it to grow ceaselessly.

Number 1. Blood Falls

Blood Falls, Antartica

Photo Credit: https://www.goodfreephotos.com This bizarre wonder is in Victoria Land in East Antarctica. Its name, as well as its sinister appearance, is enough to send chills up anybody's spine. The waterfall seeps out of Taylor Glacier. Blood Falls gets its name from the water's bright red hue. The saltwater is filled with iron oxide, which causes its disturbing shade, and its stark contrast against the pure white glacier makes it appear even more striking. Due to its eye-catching look, scientists have studied Blood Falls on several occasions to determine its origin. They found that an extraordinary bacterial ecosystem exists beneath the glacier that produces ferric and sulfate ions. In fact, Blood Falls encompasses over fifteen varieties of microorganisms. This watery marvel was the first of its kind to be discovered.

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