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metropolis, illinois
from superman posted in comic books by nevereatshreddedwheat
Metropolis, Illinois doesn't really have anything to do with the Superman canon. This town of less than 7,000 people shares the same name with what was a stand-in for New York in the comic books. For that reason it was declared the "Hometown of Superman" by DC Comics in the 1972. Apparently, in the '70s, Metropolis had plans to build an "Amazing World of Superman" theme park, but that decade's malaise must have forced them to reconsider.
Every summer the city holds a Superman Celebration, and don't miss (how could you) the 15-foot tall, bronze Superman statue in Superman Square.
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from twin peaks posted in television by ratsnamgod
Diner ran by the characters Norma Jennings and Shelly Johnson. Diner is currently called Twede's Cafe and serves the "Twin Peaks" cherry pie.
isthmus cove
from natalie wood posted in movies by chewing_the_scenery
The Wagners' yacht was anchored in Isthmus Cove off Catalina Island at the time of Natalie Wood's disappearance in 1981.
memorial building
from bob dylan posted in music by crabapple
Dylan used to perform in the theater and the lobby here.
In his book Chronicles, Volume I, Dylan recounts an encounter with professional wrestler Gorgeous George as he played piano in the lobby:
"He winked and seemed to mouth the phrase, 'You're making it come alive.' I never forgot it. It was all the recognition and encouragement I would need for years."
Moral: Be nice to kids.
hibbing high school
from bob dylan posted in music by crabapple
This is where Bob Dylan went to high school. He formed a couple of bands while there, The Shadow Blasters and the Golden Chords.
Apparently, when Dylan's high school band covered "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" at their high school talent show was so loud that the principal cut the microphone off.