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SOURCES – Things Americans spend freely on that Canadians often think twice about

February 23, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “Things Americans spend freely on that Canadians often think twice about.”

  1. Hydration Habits Survey: Contrasts and Trends in Canada and the US
  2. Where Self-Storage Is Growing Fast: A Look at New Global Hotspots
  3. US Streaming platforms shift focus to retention as churn rates surge
  4. Survey of Household Spending, 2023
  5. U.S. Consumers Increased Spending on Food Away From Home in 2023, Driving Overall Food Spending Growth
  6. Not just kids: poll suggests more adult Canadians plan to partake in Halloween fun
  7. NRF Consumer Survey Finds Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion
  8. Consumer expenditures in 2023
  9. HFA Releases 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report
  10. Appliances in U.S. homes, by housing unit type, 2020
  11. Dwelling characteristics and household equipment as of December 31, three territories and selected metropolitan areas
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12 surprising Canadian foods that Americans often mispronounce

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