UK or USA spelling?

Have you ever wondered how to spell the word colour? Or is it color? Do you use aluminium foil or aluminum foil at home? Is Wimbledon’s final played at Centre Court or Center Court?

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The difference in these words is where they originate from. Some are British; some are American. This is an awesome video explaining why American spelling differs from English spelling nowadays: http://video.scroll.in/…/watch-how-flavour-and-centre-becam…

This is a list of terms used by these nations to describe the same word:https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/…/british-and-american-te….

In writing, you can use both types of spelling but be consistent in your choice.

I find it very entertaining to read about these differences and pick up a few new words here and there. What’s the most peculiar word you have stumbled on?

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