From the invention of papyrus to the airplane, human ingenuity has led to many advances. Aboriginal peoples contributed with innovations such as snowshoes and maple syrup. Printing revolutionized communication, while electricity and the light bulb transformed daily life. Transportation evolved, from bicycles to cars and airplanes. Canadian inventions such as the paint roller and the egg carton illustrate the country's spirit of innovation. The constant search for new ideas and solutions shapes our world.