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What did SPAR Aerospace / National Research Council invent?

  1. Canadarm, a robotic arm used in outer space

  2. The first commercial jet

  3. A new type of maple syrup processing

  4. The snowmobile

The correct answer is: Canadarm, a robotic arm used in outer space

Canadarm, a robotic arm used in outer space, was invented by SPAR Aerospace and National Research Council. B is incorrect because the first commercial jet was actually invented by Sir Frank Whittle in 1939. C is incorrect because a new type of maple syrup processing was not invented by SPAR Aerospace or National Research Council. D is incorrect because the snowmobile was invented by Joseph-Armand Bombardier.