Riddle

A man in a lighthouse forgot to turn on the light. He read the paper the next day and killed himself. Why?

Choose an answer

A.The ship crashed because the captain forgot his map; he felt guilty.
B.The ship crashed because the engine was too slow; he felt guilty.
C.The ship crashed because the waves were too high; he felt guilty.
D.A ship crashed because the light was off; he felt guilty
Hint: It's a 11-word phrase with 45 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A ship crashed because the light was off; he felt guilty

Why this is the answer

Think about the metaphorical meaning of the words used.

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