Riddle

If you give it a tug, you can sit in the dark. Tug it again and a light will spark. What is it?

Choose an answer

A.A light switch
B.A flashlight
C.A candle
D.A pull-cord lamp
Hint: It's a 3-word phrase with 13 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A pull-cord lamp

Why this is the answer

A pull-string lamp turns off with one tug, plunging the room into darkness, and turns back on with another.

This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Medium.