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Falkirk Wheel

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Locks have long been used to help boats navigate changes in elevation along a canal's route.

Rather than rehabilitating a series of locks, Scotland built the Falkirk wheel to help reconnect two of its canals.

The clever engineering of the system makes it surprisingly energy efficient, despite its size.

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