It’s Independence Day in the United States today just three days after Canada Day. We have much in common with are neighbours to the South. Yet, there are some distinct differences.
| Thanksgiving | October | November |
| National animal | Beaver | Bald eagle |
| Who won the War of 1812 | Canada | United States |
| Misbehaving celebrity | Justin Bieber | Miley Cyrus |
| Diva | Celine Dion | Barbara Streisand |
| Last letter in the alphabet | Zed | Zee |
| Candy covered chocolate pieces | Smarties | M&Ms |
| Elections decided by Supreme Court | None | One |
| The Donald | Cherry | Trump |
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