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15 of your favorite brands that are called entirely different things abroad

Herrine RoJul 13, 2016, 20:00 IST

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What's in a name? Apparently not much when it comes to your favorite brands.

Companies in America often go by different names abroad. If you're looking for a Burger King in Australia for example, you're out of luck.

Sometimes it's due to franchising, sometimes because the meaning of the word is different elsewhere. Sometimes the change makes sense, sometimes it's so small it seems pointless.

Here are a few dizzying examples.