Falkirk Wheel
This is by far one of the coolest things I have ever seen. I would love to see it in person, but have only seen photos and a few videos of it. It is in Scotland and is an engineering marvel.
This is a rotating boat lift system, connecting the lower Forth and Clyde Canal with the higher Union Canal, which at this point differ by 24 metres, roughly equivalent to the height of an eight story building. The end piece actually rotates to life the boats up to the canal. Amazingly cool. 
Check out these links to read more about it:
Undiscovered Scotland
Compared to the lock and damn system of the Midwest canals, this is like comparing a Sony Walkman to an iPod.
Compared to the lock and damn system of the Midwest canals, this is like comparing a Sony Walkman to an iPod.
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