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Canadian Inventions and Discoveries

How many of these commonly-known Canadian inventions & discoveries can you name?
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Last updated: August 18, 2020
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John McLaughlin founded the Canada Dry company, and developed the modern version of this beverage
Ginger Ale
Snow vehicle invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Snowmobile
A tart flavoured apple, also the national apple of Canada
McIntosh Red
Board game played by answering various general-knowledge questions
Trivial Pursuit
A dessert bar made of wafer, coconut, custard, and chocolate. It's name is derived from a city in British Columbia
Nanaimo
Hand-held, two-way radio transceiver invented by D. Hings and A. Gross
Walkie-Talkie
Fries, gravy, and cheese curds
Poutine
Popular ball sport invented by James Naismith
Basketball
Vodka cocktail served with celery, lime, and a salt-rimmed glass
Caesar
In 1921 Frederick Banting successfully isolated and extracted ______, and later won a Nobel prize for his findings.
Insulin
A technique used to navigate, communicate with, or detect objects on or under the surface of the water
Sonar
Square-slotted screw developed by P.L. Robertson in 1908
Robertson
A small pastry with a sugar, butter, syrup, and egg filling. There is debate as to weather or not raisins belong in this dessert
Butter Tart
Worn by Wayne Gretzky and Jason Voorhees
Hockey mask
Tool used to paint large, flat surfaces
Paint roller
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