I may sound foolish wondering this, but it's not like I'm American...

Why do Americans call the restroom restroom? That's not an appropriate word for.... a loo.

Why did America change some of my words? Calling an eraser a rubber isn't strange-sounding, right?

In addition, why is the United States of America referred to as America? I mean, there's North America and South Ame-

America. *dying of laughter*

UK. T-T Excuse me for a moment.