Riddle

What is that which, though black itself, enlightens the world without burning?

Choose an answer

A.A pen
B.A book
C.Coal
D.Ink
Hint: It's a word with 3 letters, starting with "I".

Answer

Ink

Why this is the answer

Ink is black, yet the printed words it forms spread knowledge and "enlighten" readers, all without any fire involved.

This riddle is filed under Short Riddles and rated Medium.

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