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flag The Vatican clarifies Pope election smoke signals by adding chemicals for distinct white or black smoke.

flag The Vatican uses smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney to signal a new Pope's election: white smoke for success, black for no decision yet. flag Traditionally, white came from burning wet straw, black from pitch. flag In 2005, to avoid confusion, the Vatican added a second stove with chemicals to ensure clear white or black smoke.

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