The term "mouse" is being used in various contexts, including a controversy surrounding the Smithsonian and a character named Mickey Mouse, as well as references to music, technology, and entertainment. A person nicknamed "Mouse" has also passed away, and the term is being used in other unrelated stories, such as a review of a gaming mouse and a story about a pricey computer mouse. The different uses of the term "mouse" appear to be unrelated to each other.