The Metal That Took Over the World

[otoshigo]

Title: The Metal That Took Over the World
Summary: It was an era when aluminum was more valuable than silver.... No, seriously.
A/N: This is the reason why Americans say aluminum differently, according to this awesome book.  The statue at Piccadilly Circus is also aluminum, FYI.

Comments

[avocado_wish]

I didn't know that about the history of the spelling. I can see America making that decision, though. "I WILL TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!" LOL!

[baroqueangel]

So I get told off for calling it aluminium by my american friends because of a misprint?! Figures :D

[lovelycudy]

I dind't know why it was different in uS English! Great story :)