From the way we say 'water' to whether we dub something a biscuit or a cookie, Britons have always had many differences with their American neighbours across the pond. Many have taken to social media to collate the most shocking discrepancies between life in the States versus in Europe and Bored Panda collated some of the funniest examples in a gallery. Most of the most fascinating instances were culinary, with many wowed by US options like 7Up flavoured cake and Dr Pepper flavoured marshmallows. Elsewhere, people outside of the USA were astounded by just how huge the country is. Now that's a feast! One diner looking to quench their thirst with a Bloody Mary was shocked to be offered a full meal on top of their tipple One shopper shared an incredible find - a T-shirt with bullets that appeared to be making an innuendo - was sure to baffle many Europeans While large bulks of medicine are commonplace in the US, many Europeans are used to tiny packets of painkillers One poster was baffled by the fact that a commuter could drive for 30 hours in Michigan and still be in the state. Elsewhere, another graphic showed that Texas fits almost the entirety of Germany, and many of its neighbouring nations, around. Here, FEMAIL looks at hilarious instances where 'the European mind could not comprehend' Yanks' habits... 'Moist and delicious!' One poster was baffled by the US selling a 7Up flavoured cake - boasting its made with 'real' flavour Sweet treat! These candy bar flavoured coffees, sold in the US, will hurt your teeth just looking at them The McCastle! This popular fast food joint wowed both Americans and Europeans alike with a regal structure in Indiana Fun flavours! Peeps are known for their experimental flavours, but many Europeans raised eyebrows at this Dr Pepper offering Country roads! One poster was baffled by the fact that a commuter could drive for 30 hours in Michigan and still be in the state Elsewhere, another graphic showed that Texas fits almost the entirety of Germany, and many of its neighbouring nations, around One coffee enthusiast in Alabama shared yet another selection of candy flavoured brews on offer Read more:
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