Restroom / Loo
Restroom (USA)
Loo (UK)
How is the date written in the US
Month/Day/Year
In the UK it's a holiday, in the US it's a _______
vacation
What is the name of the famous American theme park created by Walt Disney?
Disneyland
Explanation: Disneyland, the famous theme park created by Walt Disney, is located in Anaheim, California, USA. Disney World is another famous theme park located in Florida.
sidewalk / pavement
sidewalk (USA) pavement (UK)
Which British artist is famous for the song "Rolling in the Deep"?
Adele
In the UK it's a pub, in the US it's a _______
bar
If someone in the UK is "knackered," how do they feel?
tired
Jumper / Sweater
Jumper (UK)
Sweater (USA)
Who is the famous British band known for the song "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
Explanation: Queen is a famous British rock band known for hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody."
What is the UK equivalent of the US’s “zip code”?
Explanation: In the UK, the postal code system is referred to as postcodes.
US: What is "gasoline" called in the UK?
petrol
Pants / Trousers
Pants (USA)
Trousers (UK)
Which country's police officers are commonly referred to as "bobbies"?
The UK
Explanation: British police officers are often referred to as "bobbies" after Sir Robert Peel, who established the Metropolitan Police Service.
In the US it's an elevator, in the UK it's a _______
lift
What is the UK equivalent of the US's “Elementary School”?
Primary School
Explanation: In the UK, the first stage of formal education is called primary school, similar to elementary school in the USA.
Film / Movie
Film (UK)
Movie (USA)
Which country’s iconic landmark is Big Ben, and what is it actually a nickname for?
The UK Explanation: Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster in London.
In the UK it's crossroads, in the US it's _______
intersection
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series, and which country is she from?
J.K. Rowling, the UK
Explanation: J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, is British.