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you are as bad as the trumptards in here List of Canadian inventions and discoveries Computing, film, and animation IMAX format Archie (search engine) — the first internet search engine, invented by Alan Emtage at McGill University around 1988. [1] Film colorization — invented by Wilson Markle in 1983. [2] IMAX movie system — co-invented by Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, and Robert Kerr in 1968, following the creation of what is now the IMAX Corporation. [3] [4] [5] Java programming language — invented by James Gosling in 1994. [2] Keyframe animation — co-invented by Nestor Burtnyk and Marcelli Wein at the NRC in the 1970s. [6] Multi-Dynamic Image Technique — invented by Christopher Chapman in 1967. The trackball was first built for the DATAR computer (although the concept was first mentioned in a similar UK project) [7] Communications Atomic clock 56k modem — invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996. [5] 735kV power line — the international standard for long-distance electricity transmission, invented by Jean-Jacques Archambault in Quebec, where the world’s first 735,000-volt line was commissioned in 1965. [5] AM broadcasting — invented by Reginald Fessenden in 1906. [8] Amplitude modulation — invented by Reginald Fessenden in 1906. BlackBerry device — its development was led by Mike Lazaridis, who founded BlackBerry Limited. Cesium Beam atomic clock — developed by National Research Council personnel in the 1960s. Computerized braille — invented by Roland Galarneau in 1972. [9] [2] Creed teleprinter system — invented by Fredrick Creed in 1900. Fathometer — an early form of sonar invented by Reginald A. Fessenden in 1919. [2] Gramophone — co-invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1889. Hot wire barretter — invented by Reginald A. Fessenden in 1902. Newsprint and pulped-wood paper — invented by Charles Fenerty in 1838. [2] Pager — invented by Alfred J. Gross in 1949. [2] [1] Quartz clock — built by Warren Marrison in 1927. Radio telephony — first demonstrated by Reginald A. Fessenden in 1901. [10] Standard time — introduced by Scottish-Canadian Sandford Fleming in 1878. Telephone — invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Telephone handset — invented by Cyrille Duquet in 1878 Undersea telegraph cable — invented by British-Canadian Fredric Newton Gisborne in 1857. Walkie-talkie — invented by Donald L. Hings and Alfred J. Gross in 1942 for military use. Food and agriculture See also: Canadian cuisine Butter Tarts California roll — created by the Japanese-Canadian chef, Hidekazu Tojo, in the 1970s. Canada Dry Ginger Ale — invented by John J. McLaughlin in 1907. Canadian bacon Canola — developed from natural rapeseed by NRC personnel in the 1970s. Crispy Crunch — created by Harold Oswin in 1930. Coffee Crisp Hawaiian Pizza — invented by the Greek-Canadian cook and businessman, Sam Panopoulos, in 1962. Instant mashed potatoes ( Dehydrated potato flakes) — invented by Edward Asselbergs in 1962. [2] McIntosh Red apple — developed by John McIntosh (1811). Marquis wheat — invented by Charles E. Saunders in 1908 and tested at the Agassiz experimental farm in British Columbia. (c.?1900). [2] Nanaimo Bar Pablum — infant cereal, invented by Frederick Tisdall, Theodore Drake, and Allan Brown in 1930. [5] An early form of peanut butter was first patented by Marcellus Gilmore Edson in 1884. Pizza Pops Poutine — created somewhere in rural Quebec in the 1950s. [5] Yukon Gold potato — invented by Gary Johnston in 1966. [11] Climate-related Rotary snowplow Rotary snowplow — invented by a Canadian dentist in 1869, and perfected by Orange Jull of Orangeville, Ontario. Snow blower — invented by Arthur Sicard (1927). Steam-powered foghorn — invented by Robert Foulis (1859). [12] Defence CADPAT digital camouflage pattern ASDIC — invented by Robert William Boyle in 1916. Canadian pipe mine — a land mine used in Britain in World War II. Beartrap (helicopter device) — invented for the Royal Canadian Navy in the early 1960s CADPAT — the first "digital" camouflage system, which was then used for the US MARPAT (1996). G-suit (or "anti-gravity suit") — a suit for high-altitude jet pilots invented by Wilbur R. Franks in 1941. [12] The first widely-used military gas mask was introduced by Cluny MacPherson in 1915. Sonar — invented by Reginald Fessenden. Domestic life Alkaline battery — invented by Lewis Urry in 1954. Bi-pin connector — invented by Reginald Fessenden in 1893. Caesar (cocktail) — introduced in Calgary in 1969. Easy-Off — an oven cleaner invented by Herbert McCool in Regina in 1932. Egg carton — invented by Joseph Coyle of Smithers, British Columbia, in 1911. Electric cooking range — invented by Thomas Ahearn in 1882. Garbage bag — invented by Harry Wasylyk in 1950. [1] Green ink — invented by American Thomas Sterry Hunt in 1862 while teaching at Université Laval; used for various U.S. banknotes. Incandescent light bulb — invented in 1874 by Henry Woodward, who sold the patent to Thomas Edison. Jolly Jumper — a baby jumper invented by Olivia Poole in 1959. Lawn sprinkler — invented by Elijah McCoy. [2] Plexiglas — made practical by William Chalmers' invention for creating methyl methacrylate, while a graduate student at McGill University in 1931. Wonderbra Model 1300 (aka Dream Lift) — the modern plunged-style push-up bra, designed by Louise Poirier in 1964. Though the term Wonder-Bra was coined by an American named Israel Pilot in 1935, the brand itself was popularized by Canadian Moses Nadler, who licensed (and later won) the Wonderbra patent from Pilot. Nadler made his first Wonderbra in 1939 at his Montreal-based Canadian Lady Corset Company, and directed Poirier, his employee, to design the Model 1300 bra. [1] Science and medicine Calcium carbide A process for producing calcium carbide for Acetylene was invented by Thomas Willson in 1892. [2] Artificial cardiac pacemaker — invented by John A. Hopps in 1950/1951. [13] A process to extract Bromine was invented by Herbert Henry Dow in 1890. [2] CPR mannequin — invented by Dianne Croteau in 1989. [12] [14] [15] Ebola vaccine — discovered by researchers at the federal Public Health Agency of Canada in 2014. [16] The first practical electron microscope was built by James Hillier and Arthur Prebus in 1939. Forensic pathology in policing — introduced by Dr. Frances McGill (1877–1959). [12] Insulin — The process for extracting medicinal insulin was invented by Frederick Banting, Charles Best, and James Collip (1922). Medium 199 — the world’s first purely synthetic nutrient medium for growing cells, discovered in 1945 by Dr. Raymond Parker of Connaught Laboratories at the University of Toronto. Dr. Parker's achievement had a key role in the discovery of the polio vaccine. [5] Montreal Procedure — a treatment for severe epilepsy invented by Wilder Penfield in 1930, allowing patients to remain awake and describe their reactions while the surgeon stimulates different areas of the brain. [5] NeisVac-C — a conjugate vaccine developed in 1982 by Harold Jennings and his Ottawa-based team for immunizing against Group C meningococcal meningitis. [17] [12] Oil Red O — a forensic technique discovered by Alexandre Beaudoin in 2004. Palm n’ Turn — child-proof container technology developed by Dr. Henri Breault in 1967. [5] Synthetic sucrose — invented by Dr. Raymond Lemieux in 1953. [2] Weevac 6 — a stretcher for babies invented by Wendy Murphy in 1985. Sport, music, and entertainment Table hockey Abdominizer — an abdominal exerciser invented by Dennis Colonello in 1984. [2] Basketball — invented by James Naismith in 1891. Electronic sackbut — invented by Hugh Le Caine in 1945 as a precursor to voltage-controlled synthesizers. DigiSync — a barcode reader used in motion picture production that was invented by Mike Lazaridis; it won an Emmy in 1994 and Academy Award for Technical Achievement in 1998. [18] [19] Five-pin bowling — invented by Thomas F. Ryan in Toronto in 1909. Goalie mask — invented by Jacques Plante in 1959. Ice hockey — invented in 19th-century Canada Instant replay — invented for CBC's Hockey Night in Canada in 1955. Jockstrap hard cup — added to the existing jockstrap undergarment by Guelph Elastic Hosiery in 1927. [20] Lacrosse — codified by William George Beers around 1860. Ringette — invented by Sam Jacks and Mirl "Red" McCarthy in 1963. Robb Wave Organ — world's first electric organ, invented and patented by Morse Robb in 1928. [2] Table hockey game — invented by Donald Munro (1930s). Trivial Pursuit — invented by Chris Haney and Scott Abbott in 1979. Tools and manufacturing Collerette ladder Automatic Lubricating Cup — invented by Elijah McCoy in 1872. Caulking gun — invented by Theodore Witte in 1894. [8] Collerette ladder for firefighting — invented by Montréal firefighter Rodrigue Colleret and demonstrated in London in 1896. [21] A process for distilling Kerosene was invented by Abraham Gesner and made the fuel popular. [2] Paint roller — invented by Norman James Breakey of Toronto in 1940. [2] [1] Robertson screw — invented by Peter L. Robertson in 1908. Rotary vane pump — invented by Charles Barnes and patented in 1874. Transportation and mobility Bell hydrofoil Air-conditioned railway coach — invented by Henry Ruttan in 1858. [12] BIXI — a public bicycle sharing system launched in Montreal in 2009. Brunton compass — patented by David W. Brunton in 1894. Canadarm — developed by staff of the SPAR Aerospace (1981). [22] Crash position indicator — invented by personnel of the National Research Council in the 1950s. Compound steam engine for marine use — invented by Benjamin Franklin Tibbetts in 1842. Electric car heater — invented by Thomas Ahearn in 1890. [2] Electric wheelchair — invented by George Klein in 1952 for World War II veterans. [2] Electrically-controlled variable-pitch propeller — invented by Wallace Rupert Turnbull and tested at CFB Borden (1927). [2] Hydrofoil boat — invented by Alexander Graham Bell and Casey Baldwin in 1908. [2] JACO — a robotic arm for wheelchair invented by Charles Deguire and Louis-Joseph Caron L'Écuyer from the Canadian technology company Kinova. [23] [24] The first commercial jetliner to fly in North America — designed by James C. Floyd, the term jetliner being derived from his Avro Jetliner (1949). [12] Overhead power connection for electric streetcars — invented by John Joseph Wright (1883). [2] Parclo (partial cloverleaf) interchange — developed by planners at the Ontario Department of Highways (c.?20th century) Quasiturbine — invented in 1996. [25] Road lines — invented by John D. Millar, an engineer for the Ontario Department of Transport. The world's first road lines were subsequently painted on a stretch of highway between Ontario and Quebec in 1930. [1] Screw-propeller — invented by John Patch in 1833. [2] Separable baggage check — invented by John Michael Lyons in 1882. Snowmobile — invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier (1937). [2] TM4 M?TIVE — a lightweight magnet electric motor invented by Pierre Couture in 1982. Uno dicycle — invented by Ben Gulak while still a teenager in 2006. Wheelchair-accessible bus — invented by Walter Harris Callow in 1947. [26] [27] ZENN — an electric car