Reminders of the differences between American English and British English come nearly every day.

Last night: "Stoned Dates" on a package of the dried fruit. Which, of course, means the pits have been removed.

But, the first time you see "stoned dates," you can't help imagining a dialogue like this:

"Wow, man, I'm wasted. What movie did you say you were taking me to?"

"I forget. I'm wasted, too. Forget it. Let's go eat. I'm REALLY hungry."