Up to the hilt: sword swallowing awareness day
What has taken Madagascar to boiling point?
Down the way where the nights are gay
And the sun shines daily on the mountain top
I took a trip on a sailing ship
And when I reached Jamaica I made a stop
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But I'm sad to say, I'm on my way
Won't be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town
Sounds of laughter everywhere
And the dancing girls swaying to and fro
I must declare that my heart is there
Though I've been from Maine to Mexico
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Down at the market you can hear
Ladies cry out while on their head they bear
Ackie rice and salt fish is nice
And the rum is good any time of year
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Jamaica Farewell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jan 22, 2009 ... "Jamaica Farewell" is a famous calypso about the beauties of the West Indian Islands often believed to be called "Kingston Town" due to its ...
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The Gonzo Scientist
In this approximately monthly online series, Science contributing correspondent John Bohannon takes a look at the intersections among science, culture, and art -- and, in true gonzo style, doesn't shrink from making himself a part of the story. The stories include original art and accompanying multimedia features. To learn more about the projects and events related to these stories, visit the Gonzo Labs.
- Episode 9: Gourmet Food, Served by Dogs (20 February 2009)
- Episode 8: Flunking Spore (24 October 2008)
- Announcement: Calling All Dancing Scientists! (10 October 2008)
- Episode 7: How Astronomers Have Fun (and Nearly Die Trying) (5 September 2008)
- Episode 6: Slaying Monsters for Science (20 June 2008)
- Announcement: Scientists, We Need Your Swords! (18 April 2008)
- Episode 5: Play It Again, Robot (21 March 2008)
- Episode 4: Can Scientists Dance? (15 February 2008)
- Episode 3: The Gonzonaut Goes to Mars (14 December 2007)
- Episode 2: Happy 300th Birthday, Linnaeus (2 November 2007)
- Episode 1: A Summer Camp for Grown-Up Geeks (14 September 2007)