[admin] Add some notes on US-v-UK spelling; nfc.

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+Re "behavior" vs "behaviour", etc.
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+- GNU Emacs originated in the US.
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+- If there is a choice between US vs UK spelling for a word
+  for new text (code, docs), choose the US variant.
+
+- It's probably (IMHO --ttn, 2017-10-13) not a high priority to
+  change existing text; use your best judgement (ask if unsure).
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+- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2005-06/msg00489.html