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Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Beowawe, a part of Elko County in north-central Nevada, USA, is one of the state's lesser-known and remote towns. Located along Interstate 80, it is surrounded by a vast and inhospitable area with a permanent population of less than 100 people, preserving the primitive features of the late 19th century pioneering West. The town is known for its unique geothermal landscape, with natural geysers and steam vents, and an abundance of subsurface thermal energy that attracted early mining development. Today, Beowulf attracts explorers with its serene wilderness atmosphere and geological wonders, making it one of the hidden destinations for experiencing the vastness and mystery of Nevada's "Sky State".