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 ::No where did I suggest we actually add ""England"" in. I was pointing out there are other names people use for the UL that aren't in the lede. Most times I see GB used in media it's in reference primarily with the island of GB ignoring the part of the UK across the Irish Sea, aka Northern Ireland. 
 ::On England being not common these days (I did say amongst Americans not the world)? Tell that to most of the Floridans I spoke too when on holiday there in May. In fact just to show how ignorant some where in regards to this issue, the following discussion actually happened between me and one American: American: ""Where you from?"" Me: ""United Kingdom."" American: ""Oh your from England, I thought you where Scottish."" Me: *shakes head* ""I'm actually from Northern Ireland, but there all part of the UK"". American: ""Ooh"".   "