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Oh Canada. Yes, we did invent these!  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10139 posts
6/29/2020 12:15 pm
Oh Canada. Yes, we did invent these!

Peanut Butter


Although American agricultural pioneer George Washington Carver is often credited for inventing peanut butter, the first patent for the spreadable substance was actually given 'to' Montreal’s Marcellus Gilmore Edson in 1884. He came with the process of milling roasted peanuts '' create “a consistency like that of butter,” which he promoted as a protein substitute for those who couldn’t have solid food.

IMAX


Canadian filmmakers Graeme Ferguson and Roman Kroitor first pioneered the technology of high-resolution images on huge screens at Montreal’s Expo ’67. With businessman Robert Kerr and engineer William Shaw, they founded Multi-Screen Corporation, which later became IMAX (short for “Image Maximum”). The first permanent IMAX theatre, the Cinesphere, opened in Toronto’s Ontario Place in 1971. Originally used for science films and documentaries, IMAX was bought in 1994 by an American company, who turned it into a Hollywood powerhouse. Its headquarters remain in Toronto.

Trivial Pursuit


In 1979, Montreal Gazette picture editor Chris Haney and sports journalist Scott Abbott came with their own game while playing Scrabble. They scraped together a few investors, and after a slow start, Trivial Pursuit became “the biggest phenomenon in game history,” Time magazine reportedly said. Over 100 million copies of the game have been sold, and 50 special editions have been created. Sadly, Haney died in 2010 at the age of 59.

Egg Carton


As the story goes, newspaper publisher Joseph Coyle of British Columbia overheard an argument about a delivery of broken eggs that had literally all been put in one basket. Thinking there had to be a better way, Coyle came with the humble beginning of a big idea. In 1911, he crafted a carton of individual slots so the eggs wouldn’t jostle against each other and break in transit. Over a century later, his creation remains largely unchanged.

Green Ink for American Money


The roots of America’s “greenbacks” go back to Canada and the Civil War. In an effort 'to' avert counterfeiting, banks were looking for an ink that couldn’t be easily copied like black could be—especially since counterfeiters often used cameras, which could only take pictures in black and white, ‘to’ reproduce paper bills. Thomas Sterry Hunt, a professor at Laval University in Quebec, came with the green colour, called “Canada Bank Note Tint,” in 1857. The United States became a fan of the hue, with the Union using it on its bank notes fund the Civil War. Afterward, the green colour continued be used America’s bills out of tradition.

Push Bra


Although the name “Wonderbra” existed as far back as 1939, a new approach the undergarment by Quebec designer Louise Poirier in 1963, called the Dream Lift model 00, featured underwire and a push- design that created maximum cleavage. The Wonderbra became the quintessential piece of lingerie and created a sensation in the 1990s when it came '' the states after being relaunched by an American company. Currently owned by U.S. company Hanes, the Wonderbra brand is still known the world over.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 12:23 pm

Amongst the other great Canadian inventions are: basketball, electric wheelchairs, plastic garbage bags, insulin, snow blowers, Superman, walkie-talkie.

Any suprises?


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
6/29/2020 1:04 pm

Some great things here and I never knew they were invented in Canada, thanks so much for sharing, I really like that push up bra.. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
6/29/2020 2:17 pm

Hmmm... Who knew !


mc_justmc 63M

6/29/2020 2:42 pm

That 1st story stuck to the roof of my mouth. The Trivia Pursuit story was a nice bit of trivia. If the ink for our money comes from Canada, and American money is worth more than Canadian money, why don't y'all print up some American money?


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 2:52 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Some great things here and I never knew they were invented in Canada, thanks so much for sharing, I really like that push up bra.. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day..
Why am I not surprised you would like that bra? I never wore push-up bras but certainly like the Wonderbra brand 😊


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 2:57 pm

Lol. Your new ‘go to’ comment? I am sure you at least knew about IMAX and Trivial Pursuit 😊


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 3:47 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    That 1st story stuck to the roof of my mouth. The Trivia Pursuit story was a nice bit of trivia. If the ink for our money comes from Canada, and American money is worth more than Canadian money, why don't y'all print up some American money?
Good question. Only response I have to that is 'because it's illegal'.


bbuckwwheat 65M
6265 posts
6/29/2020 4:08 pm

Bbbbbbutttttt you did not model the Wonderbra! (Just teasing)

I am glad that you are posting.

Private mailbox at my blog bbuckwwheat
Fayette, Iowa


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 4:33 pm

    Quoting bbuckwwheat:
    Bbbbbbutttttt you did not model the Wonderbra! (Just teasing)

    I am glad that you are posting.
Well, I could lie and say that I am in one of my pics. However, that would be impolite and you know that would be very un-Canadian


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
6/29/2020 5:07 pm

It is uplifting to know a Canadian invented the push bra.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 5:53 pm

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    It is uplifting to know a Canadian invented the push bra.
And we ladies are forever grateful 😊


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/29/2020 5:57 pm

    Quoting  :

Why am I not surprised that’s the invention that many men seem to appreciate the most 😊.


Wok2016 42M  
599 posts
6/29/2020 6:15 pm

A+ work Canada, keep it up!!


lonlyforlove2 81M
32704 posts
6/29/2020 6:27 pm

Out of all the goodies presented here , the consensus is the push bra!!! Now we strap them in ,sench them up and then push what is left up and over the sides...
I guess it is good, but so is Skippy Crunchy on white ..Thanks for the enlightenment!

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Check my blog on New Community, "A photo of my big Pecker"
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Blll78xxx 26M

6/29/2020 7:21 pm

Facts


sparrow027 34M

6/29/2020 8:31 pm

Canada is amazing invector congratulacions beautiful productions


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 12:11 am

    Quoting Wok2016:
    A+ work Canada, keep it up!!
This was only a partial list but we have done well, haven't we? Nice to see another Canadian Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 12:15 am

    Quoting lonlyforlove2:
    Out of all the goodies presented here , the consensus is the push bra!!! Now we strap them in ,sench them up and then push what is left up and over the sides...
    I guess it is good, but so is Skippy Crunchy on white ..Thanks for the enlightenment!
It's always fun to enlighten to enlighten others Peanut butter vs. push-up bras? Didn't think there would be a choice...certainly not based on which seems to be coming out on top here . Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 12:17 am

    Quoting  :

I know what you mean about Trivia Pursuit. Many hours were spent playing it at the cottage. I always preferred the original version and have also played it online.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 12:18 am

    Quoting sparrow027:
    Canada is amazing invector congratulacions beautiful productions
I agree, we have invented some amazing things! Thanks for stopping by.


easyrider4008 67M
2562 posts
6/30/2020 4:25 am

I will thank Canada next time I remove a Wonderbra and lick peanut butter off of her breasts...


drinksprite62 61M  
7927 posts
6/30/2020 4:48 am

Great to learn something new. As a guy i am so thankful for the Wonderbra!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 5:04 am

    Quoting easyrider4008:
    I will thank Canada next time I remove a Wonderbra and lick peanut butter off of her breasts...
What a creative combination! I can imagine you doing exactly that 😊!


looking4u69ca 63M  
4322 posts
6/30/2020 7:23 am

Abraham Gesner from Cornwallis and Halifax Nova Scotia and Saint John New Brunswick invented Kerosene in the 1840's.
He was a founder of the modern petroleum industry.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 9:03 am

    Quoting drinksprite62:
    Great to learn something new. As a guy i am so thankful for the Wonderbra!
It's always fun when other learn something new from my posts. And no surprise that you also appreciate the invention of the Wonderbra


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
6/30/2020 9:09 am

    Quoting looking4u69ca:
    Abraham Gesner from Cornwallis and Halifax Nova Scotia and Saint John New Brunswick invented Kerosene in the 1840's.
    He was a founder of the modern petroleum industry.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing that information. As an Albertan, I am sure that was important for you to know!


classicalrebel4 68M
1755 posts
6/30/2020 2:44 pm

Well deserved bragging rites.

Please don't let me be misunderstood.


trixietrixster 56F  
3125 posts
6/30/2020 5:59 pm

Pretty sure my brain is currently exploding from so many new facts - LOL ... thinking of having a P-n-J now ...

In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 11:57 pm

In general, not only are we polite, we are also humble. Thanks for stopping by.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/1/2020 11:59 pm

    Quoting trixietrixster:
    Pretty sure my brain is currently exploding from so many new facts - LOL ... thinking of having a P-n-J now ...
I do like to share information and not skimp on details. PB n Strawberry jam! 😊


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
7/6/2020 10:50 am

    Quoting  :

Wonderbra certainly became the and the 'go to' purchase for many of us regardless of age or size. Hope you are keeping safe.


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