Riddle

Before I came, the world was darker, that's true. But beware, I can also kill you. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Fire
B.The lightbulb
C.The sun
D.Electricity
Hint: It's a word with 11 letters, starting with "E".

Answer

Electricity

Why this is the answer

Electricity brought artificial light that pushed back darkness, but it is also dangerous and can be lethal if mishandled.

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