stackyFACTSDespite connecting two incredibly salty oceans, the actual transit path is completely fresh. The massive locks rely entirely on water draining from a nearby artificial lake, flushing millions of gallons out to sea with every single passing vessel. It means the world's most famous ocean shortcut is ironically powered by rain.
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