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12 huge brands that are called something completely different outside the US

It's known as KFC practically everywhere...

12 huge brands that are called something completely different outside the US

Except in Quebec, where it's known as PFK. The Quebec language watchdog insists the name of a business in the region must be French — but not all big brands comply.

Except in Quebec, where it

You might scrub your floors with Mr Clean in the US.

You might scrub your floors with Mr Clean in the US.

He's called Monsieur Propre in France and Belgium.

He

In Spain it's Don Limpio.

In Spain it

Do you know what Dannon is called everywhere else in the world?

Do you know what Dannon is called everywhere else in the world?

It might sound the same, but in other countries the French brand is spelled Danone.

It might sound the same, but in other countries the French brand is spelled Danone.

It's Burger King in the US. But how about Australia?

It

The Australian franchise of Burger King is called Hungry Jack's. When Burger King expanded to Australia, it discovered that the brand name was already trademarked by a takeaway shop in Adelaide.

The Australian franchise of Burger King is called Hungry Jack

Do you know what name T.J. Maxx goes by in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Poland?

Do you know what name T.J. Maxx goes by in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Poland?

Abroad, T.J. Maxx is called T.K. Maxx.

Abroad, T.J. Maxx is called T.K. Maxx.

Lay's in the UK are called something different.

Lay

In the UK, Lay's go by the name Walkers. Do you know what they're called in Mexico?

In the UK, Lay

In Mexico, Lay's are called Sabritas. How about in Israel?

In Mexico, Lay

In Israel, Lay's are called Tapuchips.

In Israel, Lay

Axe isn't called Axe everywhere in the world.

Axe isn

In the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand Axe is called Lynx.

In the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand Axe is called Lynx.

Do you know what the British equivalent of a 3 Musketeers bar is?

Do you know what the British equivalent of a 3 Musketeers bar is?

If you want a 3 Musketeers bar in the UK, go for a Milky Way instead.

If you want a 3 Musketeers bar in the UK, go for a Milky Way instead.

So what on earth do you buy in the UK. when you fancy an American-style Milky Way?

So what on earth do you buy in the UK. when you fancy an American-style Milky Way?

Go for a Mars Bar.

Go for a Mars Bar.

Olay goes under a different name in Germany and Italy.

Olay goes under a different name in Germany and Italy.

Across Europe, including countries such as, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, Olay is called Olaz.

Across Europe, including countries such as, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, Olay is called Olaz.

Do you know what the pain relief medicine Anacin is called in the UK?

Do you know what the pain relief medicine Anacin is called in the UK?

Anadin is the similar brand to go for if you're in the UK and have a headache.

Anadin is the similar brand to go for if you

You can't go for a Diet Coke break everywhere in the world.

You can

Around the world, you'll have better luck asking for a Coca-Cola Light. Although taste might vary since not all countries ban cyclamates, a sweetener.

Around the world, you

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