  This article focuses on the new approach to the nature of a nut parameter
$n$, usually treated as a dual charge to the mass. Instead of thinking about it
as a gravitational analog of the magnetic monopole, we will show that the
Taub-NUT spacetime conceals a peculiar rotation coming from the Misner strings
depending on the nut value. Besides reconciling a number of confusing results
present in the literature, this allows us to establish a consistent description
of the black hole thermodynamics for the Lorentzian Taub--NUT spacetime with
essential contribution from the Misner strings to the angular momentum and
total entropy.
