You might be surprised by the number of differences between the UK and the US.

While we’re aware of the obvious cultural differences between us and our American counterparts, such as their spelling of “colour” without a “u” and our non-observance of certain US holidays like Thanksgiving, some disparities still manage to catch us off guard.

For instance, it’s astonishing to learn many US households don’t have electric kettles as a standard appliance, instead opting to boil water on the stove -…