Manhattan of the Middle East (Abu Dhabi and Dubai nickname)

Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe (urban myth)

There is a popular internet hoax about a customer seeking a "Neiman Marcus Cookie Receipe," being grossly overcharged for it on her credit card, and, in revenge, spreading the recipe for…

Nerd Bird

In 1992, American Airlines began flights from San Jose, CA ("Silicon Valley") to Austin, TX ("Silicon Hills"). The flights were filled with high tech industry employees (often…

Nervous Nellie (Nervous Nelly)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wiktionary: nervous NellieNounnervous Nellie (plural nervous Nellies)1. (informal) A person whose personality and behavior are characterized by worry, insecurity, and…

Nervous Pudding (jello)

"Nervous pudding" has been a popular nickname for Jell-O because it shakes when it's handed off from the server. "'Don't get upset, Marge, calm your nerves with some…

Nesselrode Pie

"Nesselrode pudding" was supposedly invented by the first "celebrity chef," the great Antonin Careme. However, "Nesselrode pie" appears to be a New York City original…

Nets (proposed Brooklyn NBA team)

The New Jersey Nets basketball team is proposed to become the Brooklyn Nets in a few years. A new arena is being planned. The same "Nets" team nickname will be used. No new logo has been…

Nevada: Sage Hen (nickname)

Entry in progress -- B.P. (Oxford English Dictionary)sage cock n.1840 A. Wislizenus Ausflug nach Felsen-Gebirgen 1839 ix. 49 Sage cock, cock of the plains.sage hen n. = sage cock n.1843 J. Williams…