Aluminum not aluminium!
Humphrey Davy (an Englishman) invented the name "aluminum" (note spelling) for the metal.
However, in common usage the name evolved into "aluminium" to match the naming convention of other elements.
In 1925 the United States decided to switch back to the original spelling and pronunciation of the word, at which point we dominated the aluminum industry.
We'd also like to point out that the process of actually producing aluminum was developed by an American and a Frenchman (not an Englishman).
Heck fellas, it's less keystrokes and time. Let's move away from the dark ages and go modern. Color, favor, program etc. The modern way of spelling is the best. Change is difficult for some folk but change can be good, as a spelling change in this minor rant.