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Distinctively American Words That Baffle British People

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July 31, 2025

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Ancient Rules That Society Follows Without Explanation

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Distinctively American Words That Baffle British People

Laurence Brown of Lost in the Pond shared words and phrases he discovered that are distinctive to the US but baffle British people.

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