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The paint roller
If you've ever seen the "paint-roller" segment by Canada's favourite handyman Red-Green, then you know that it is a 100% Canadian invention. The world owes the invention of the ever-useful paint roller to Canadian Norman Breakey.
The Canadian inventor died before getting the patent
Breakey invented the paint roller in Toronto in 1940. However, he died before getting a chance to patent his invention.
American Richard Croxton Adams was the first to patent the paint roller design and profit from it.
If you've ever seen the "paint-roller" segment by Canada's favourite handyman Red-Green, then you know that it is a 100% Canadian invention. The world owes the invention of the ever-useful paint roller to Canadian Norman Breakey.
The Canadian inventor died before getting the patent
Breakey invented the paint roller in Toronto in 1940. However, he died before getting a chance to patent his invention.
American Richard Croxton Adams was the first to patent the paint roller design and profit from it.
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Red Green knows his stuff by keeping his stick on the ice. Great show.
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A mental picture of red green with his stick on the ice, big stick, cold ice.Laan Yaa Mo wrote: ↑April 10, 2023, 4:05 pmRed Green knows his stuff by keeping his stick on the ice. Great show.
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Red Green saying goodbye,Whistler wrote: ↑April 10, 2023, 4:14 pmA mental picture of red green with his stick on the ice, big stick, cold ice.Laan Yaa Mo wrote: ↑April 10, 2023, 4:05 pmRed Green knows his stuff by keeping his stick on the ice. Great show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaHMEZBxXdM
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If RedGreen has said Goodbye, does that mean theres more room for BlackPink in your area? (dont tell 747 he's colour blind anyway )
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The first road lines in the world were painted in Canada
John D. Millar worked for the Ontario department of transportation and invented the concept of road lines. Thanks to Millar the first road lines in the world were painted on a highway between Ontario and Quebec in 1930.
John D. Millar worked for the Ontario department of transportation and invented the concept of road lines. Thanks to Millar the first road lines in the world were painted on a highway between Ontario and Quebec in 1930.
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Well I Passed The Colour Blind Test at The Purple Palacestattointhailand wrote: ↑April 10, 2023, 5:48 pmIf RedGreen has said Goodbye, does that mean theres more room for BlackPink in your area? (dont tell 747 he's colour blind anyway )
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Maybe. Can they do stuff like this,stattointhailand wrote: ↑April 10, 2023, 5:48 pmIf RedGreen has said Goodbye, does that mean theres more room for BlackPink in your area? (dont tell 747 he's colour blind anyway )
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The WW2 Spitfire and it Pilots were a machine that ruled the skies BUT Ammo was not the main thing . It appears the Pilots had a significant hand in winning
How much ammo did a Spitfire hold? The short answer is about 15 seconds of total fire, delivered in seven to eight two-second bursts. A Spitfire MKI and II had eight (8) Browning. 303 machine guns, each with 300 rounds and a rate of fire, when sustained, at 1,150 rounds per minute. A total weight of 2,400 rounds was carried.
How much ammo did a Spitfire hold? The short answer is about 15 seconds of total fire, delivered in seven to eight two-second bursts. A Spitfire MKI and II had eight (8) Browning. 303 machine guns, each with 300 rounds and a rate of fire, when sustained, at 1,150 rounds per minute. A total weight of 2,400 rounds was carried.
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Great stuff, Doodoo, that is nice to know.
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Well done doodoo, we should expand on this interesting theme
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Google maps - invented in Australia
Lars and Jens Rasmussen were responsible for developing the Google Maps platform in Sydney during the early years of the 21st Century.
Partnering up with home-grown Australian techies Neil Gordon and Stephen Ma, Lara and Jens founded a small start-up company called Where 2 Technologies in 2003 to develop the world’s best global mapping system.
After a year, the company had made waves in the technology industry and was purchased by Google as a result. They also hired the four men to develop their software into what we know as Google Maps today.
Lars and Jens Rasmussen were responsible for developing the Google Maps platform in Sydney during the early years of the 21st Century.
Partnering up with home-grown Australian techies Neil Gordon and Stephen Ma, Lara and Jens founded a small start-up company called Where 2 Technologies in 2003 to develop the world’s best global mapping system.
After a year, the company had made waves in the technology industry and was purchased by Google as a result. They also hired the four men to develop their software into what we know as Google Maps today.
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Canadian Inventions
1) CPR Mannequin Invented by Dianne Croteau in 1989 Canada
2) Electric Wheelchair George Klein of Hamilton, Ontario, invented the first electric wheelchair for World War II veterans
3) Jetliner The first commercial jetliner to fly in North America was designed by James Floyd in 1949. The first test flight of the Avro Jetliner was on August 10, 1949.
4) Snowmobile Invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier in 1958
5) Standard Time Invented by Sir Sanford Fleming in 1878
6) Acetylene Thomas L. Wilson invented the production process in 1892
1) CPR Mannequin Invented by Dianne Croteau in 1989 Canada
2) Electric Wheelchair George Klein of Hamilton, Ontario, invented the first electric wheelchair for World War II veterans
3) Jetliner The first commercial jetliner to fly in North America was designed by James Floyd in 1949. The first test flight of the Avro Jetliner was on August 10, 1949.
4) Snowmobile Invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier in 1958
5) Standard Time Invented by Sir Sanford Fleming in 1878
6) Acetylene Thomas L. Wilson invented the production process in 1892
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Sir Geoffrey de Havilland would probably dispute the suggestion that the commercial jet was a Canadian invention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_airliner
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Australian Inventions (just a few)
Refrigerator
Black box recorder
Ultrasound
Bionic Ear
Pacemaker
Wi-Fi
Rotary lawn mower
'Hills' clothes hoist
Aircraft escape slide
Military Tanks
Boxed wine
Electric drill (Scottish born Arthur Arnot)
The pre-paid postage stamp
The underwater Torpedo
Powered flight (yep, only 5 metres, the Wright brothers improved the design and gave credit to Hargraves)
Featured films (The Story of the Kelly Gang)
Utility vehicles
Permaculture
The Power Board
Polymer Bank Notes
Baby Safety Capsule
Flu Vaccine
Australian inventors also greatly improved the steam whistle which was an original crap design from a small village in England
Refrigerator
Black box recorder
Ultrasound
Bionic Ear
Pacemaker
Wi-Fi
Rotary lawn mower
'Hills' clothes hoist
Aircraft escape slide
Military Tanks
Boxed wine
Electric drill (Scottish born Arthur Arnot)
The pre-paid postage stamp
The underwater Torpedo
Powered flight (yep, only 5 metres, the Wright brothers improved the design and gave credit to Hargraves)
Featured films (The Story of the Kelly Gang)
Utility vehicles
Permaculture
The Power Board
Polymer Bank Notes
Baby Safety Capsule
Flu Vaccine
Australian inventors also greatly improved the steam whistle which was an original crap design from a small village in England
I had a bumper sticker in Texas that read 'Beam me up Scotty'. I often wish I could find one in Udon Thani
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Pratty dear boy.jackspratt wrote: ↑April 12, 2023, 1:42 pmSir Geoffrey de Havilland would probably dispute the suggestion that the commercial jet was a Canadian invention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_airliner
Doodoo did not claim that that James Floyd invented commercial airplane's he was specific in saying "the first to fly in North America. Even your Wikipedia article confirms. Also developed in 1949 was the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner. Do try to be accurate my boy before you send the attack squadrons in. Like your new avatar, two wee yapping dogs. Suits you.
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Dd's post is headed "Canadian Inventions" and then Jetliner. I guess you can interpret that in a couple of ways - makes it easier if you have a sense of humour to be able to recognise that.AlexO wrote: ↑April 13, 2023, 2:04 pmPratty dear boy.jackspratt wrote: ↑April 12, 2023, 1:42 pmSir Geoffrey de Havilland would probably dispute the suggestion that the commercial jet was a Canadian invention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_airliner
Doodoo did not claim that that James Floyd invented commercial airplane's he was specific in saying "the first to fly in North America. Even your Wikipedia article confirms. Also developed in 1949 was the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner. Do try to be accurate my boy before you send the attack squadrons in. Like your new avatar, two wee yapping dogs. Suits you.
I had no doubt you would identify with the new avatar.
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SCOTLAND'S INVENTIONS (Just a few)
The world has been revolutionised time and time again by great Scottish inventors, fuelled by their boundless imagination and inspired creativity. A passion for innovation in Scotland has advanced industry at home and overseas throughout history.
Television
Mammal cloning
Telephone (Scottish born Alexander Bell)
Penicillin (an Aussie learned how to mass manufacture)
Antiseptics
Beta Blockers
MRI Scanner
Refrigerator (shared with Australian)
The ATM
Fire stations
The first police force
Colour photography
Flushing toilet
Waterproof clothing (The Macintosh)
The Hypodermic needle
Fingerprinting
The Steam Engine (but not the steam whistle that was invented by some English village dude)
Vacuum Flask
chicken tikka masala
The fried mars bar (sorry, makes me ashamed)
The Pneumatic tyre
Tidal turbines
and
Wait for it
the finest musical instrument the world has ever seen..........bagpipes
The world has been revolutionised time and time again by great Scottish inventors, fuelled by their boundless imagination and inspired creativity. A passion for innovation in Scotland has advanced industry at home and overseas throughout history.
Television
Mammal cloning
Telephone (Scottish born Alexander Bell)
Penicillin (an Aussie learned how to mass manufacture)
Antiseptics
Beta Blockers
MRI Scanner
Refrigerator (shared with Australian)
The ATM
Fire stations
The first police force
Colour photography
Flushing toilet
Waterproof clothing (The Macintosh)
The Hypodermic needle
Fingerprinting
The Steam Engine (but not the steam whistle that was invented by some English village dude)
Vacuum Flask
chicken tikka masala
The fried mars bar (sorry, makes me ashamed)
The Pneumatic tyre
Tidal turbines
and
Wait for it
the finest musical instrument the world has ever seen..........bagpipes
I had a bumper sticker in Texas that read 'Beam me up Scotty'. I often wish I could find one in Udon Thani
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Scunthorpe inventions.
1. none
2. nada
3. nix
4. nope
5. you are kidding thus 555555
1. none
2. nada
3. nix
4. nope
5. you are kidding thus 555555
I had a bumper sticker in Texas that read 'Beam me up Scotty'. I often wish I could find one in Udon Thani
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