MacDougal Alley, in the area of Manhattan's Washington Square North, was the home of many famous sculptors and artists in the early 1900s. Audrey Munson (1891-1996), a popular model, was…
"Instagirl" (Instagram + girl) is a female model who becomes famous through social media, especially selfie photos on Instagram. The cover of Vogue magazine in August 2014 used the term…
"Instagirl" (Instagram + girl) is a female model who becomes famous through social media, especially selfie photos on Instagram. The cover of Vogue magazine in August 2014 used the term…
An "instant classic" in sports is an event (often a championship event) that features such spectacular play that's immediately recognized as a "classic" event for the ages.…
The Insurance District is part of lower Manhattan's Financial District, centered east of Broadway around William Street. The Insurance District began to be named that in the 1880s and was…
Baseball uniforms for the New York Giants, New York Yankees and New York Mets have all used the interlocking letters "N" and "Y" for "New York." The New York Giants…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collects revenue for the United States federal government. The IRS was nicknamed "Internal Rectal Service" by Congressman James Traficant (D-Ohio), who…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collects revenue for the United States federal government. In 2013, the IRS admitted that it delayed and/or denied 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collects revenue for the United States federal government. The IRS has been nicknamed "Irritating Rotten Scoundrels" since at least April 2004. The…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an international tribunal based in The Hague, Netherlands. Some ICC critics have called it the "International Circus Court," "International…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an international tribunal based in The Hague, Netherlands. Some ICC critics have called it the "International Circus Court," "International…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an international tribunal based in The Hague, Netherlands. Some ICC critics have called it the "International Circus Court," "International…
The annual International Dance Festival began in 2002. Time will tell if it becomes a New York City institution. http://www.internationaldancefestival.org/mission.htmInternational Dance Festival…
The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest modular space station in low Earth orbit. Some people believe that the ISS is being faked and is not in space, and have nicknamed it the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics have given the IMF the nickname…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics have given the IMF the nickname…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Other early nicknames of the New York Yankees include "Highlanders," "Hilltoppers" and "Porchclimbers." Wikipedia: New York YankeesThe New…