EasyClassic
"You can see through me but you cannot walk through me without breaking me. I keep the cold out but let the light in. What am I?"
Answer
A Window
Explanation
A glass window is transparent — you can see through it clearly. But it is a solid barrier you cannot pass through without shattering it. It insulates against cold while allowing natural light to enter.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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