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    And finally, if you were 'in a state' in the UK, where would you be?Anglo-American Cultures

      In a mess. Hope you don't get into one of these, have a nice day!

    Americans call it a 'faucet', but what is it called in Britain?Anglo-American Cultures

      Tap. Fred Astaire dancing on the sink!

    Which bridge was sold to the US, and is now in Arizona?Anglo-American Cultures

      London Bridge. It was falling down anyway!

    What is a 'nappy' called in the US?Anglo-American Cultures

      Diaper. I think we'll change the subject!

    New Amsterdam was renamed New York, but after who or what?Anglo-American Cultures

      The Duke of York. I think he had 10,000 men!

    Reagan and Carter fought a US election, but they were also the main characters in a popular British TV show at the same time. What was the show called?Anglo-American Cultures

      The Sweeney. The Sweeney was a cop show, named after the rhyming slang 'Sweeney Todd, Flying Squad'

    Which British Prime Minister had the same surname as a US President?Anglo-American Cultures

      Wilson. Both were in power in the 20th century.

    Which material was patented in New York and London at the same time?Anglo-American Cultures

      Nylon. It has been retrospectively claimed that the word "nylon" is derived from NY(New York)+ LON(London), but this is apocryphal. The "on" part is from the ending of cotton and rayon, with "nyl" being invented.

    Which US state has the British flag as part of its state flag?Anglo-American Cultures

      Hawaii. Hawaii used to be called the Sandwich Islands and were at one time claimed by Britain.

    The city of Boston in the USA is also a town in England. In which county is Boston, England?Anglo-American Cultures

      Lincolnshire. I think they still have tea parties!

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