RUSSIA - Sananab

The USSR had a nuclear testing range roughly the size of Slovenia or Israel. Now, it has a lovely museum.
Elves aren't blonde and Hobbits don't have big feet. The Tolkien Society FAQ.
Waluigi was made to fill a grid, yet somehow manages to be the best character in any Mario game. A long, detailed three paragraphs about his relationships with other characters.
Google tried to patent someone's work after rejecting them in a job interview.
Oldie but goodie: Orson Welles having a series of hilarious tantrums while recording advertisements for frozen food. "This is a very wearying one. It's very unpleasant to read. Unrewarding."