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Ohio

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Ohio residents may have recognized Maine's fictional Shawshank State Prison as the Ohio State Reformatory. Tourism in Mansfield, Ashland, and Upper Sandusky skyrocketed since the release of the movie, which brought in over 18,000 visitors and led to a $3 million economic boost in 2013.

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The More You Know

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  • There’s a Starbucks cup in every "Fight Club" scene.
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