It may rankle purists, but American English isn’t the culprit.

BIG QUESTIONS
According to the U.S. Flag Code, you shouldn’t let the flag touch the ground or hang it upside-down. While there’s no express prohibition about reversing the image, it’s probably a safe bet you shouldn’t do that, either.
Don't blame the government if you're unhappy with a speed limit—blame your fellow drivers.
It starts in the brain.
If they're keeping with tradition, Will and Kate have a limited pool of monikers from which to choose.
To figure it out, we have to go back and look at how Europeans first encountered the fruit in question.
People stopped by police on the popular A&E program often say they don't consent to be filmed. So how does the show find a way to do it?