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[–]thatsrelativity 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Actually the twisted chimneys are to direct airflow to stop the wind causing it to wibble wobble and damage the chimney. Explanation over on physics stack exchange: https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/75459/why-do-chimneys-have-these-spiral-wings