A hard what am I riddle
Feed me and I live, but give me a drink and I die. What am I?
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It crackles in a fireplace.
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Fire
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What is the answer to the riddle "Feed me and I live, but give me a drink and I die. What am I?"
The answer is Fire. It crackles in a fireplace.
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It is rated hard. Many adults need the hint, so do not worry if it takes a while.
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