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bar veloso

from antonio carlos jobim; vinícius de moraes posted in music by ratsnamgod

In 1962, the songwriters would see 17-year-old Heloísa Eneida Menezes Paes Pinto walk by this bar and occasionally stop in to buy cigarettes for her mother, inspiring the quintessential song of both Bossa Nova and Elevator Music, The Girl from Ipanema.
The street would be renamed for the lyricist. The bar would be renamed for the song.

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yesterdog

from american pie posted in movies by ratsnamgod

The Dog Years Diner in the movie is based on this Grand Rapids location, frequented by Adam Herz as a high school student.

Bring cash.
And coins for tips.

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michael hutchence’s deathplace

from inxs posted in music by ratsnamgod

On November 22nd, 1997, INXS singer Michael Hutchence was found dead, and nude, in Room 524 of the hotel. The coroner's office ruled the death as a suicide, though many believe his death was caused by autoerotic asphyxiation. The hotel permanently closed in March 2009.

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chick-inn

from the gories posted in music by ratsnamgod

Had the fish and chips here. Bland. Made me feel sick later. Should have tried the Hammy Sammy or Paul Bunyan burger as recommended by Danny Kroha. I did have a peanut butter and strawberry milkshake that was big and good, though.

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hotel yorba

from the white stripes posted in music by ratsnamgod

In Jack White's neighborhood of SW Detroit. The music video's outside shooting was done in front of the hotel, but inside shooting was done elsewhere. Regarded as a home for those without a home.

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