EasyClassic
"I stand in the sea but never swim. I shine all night but give no warmth. I warn those far away from something near. What am I?"
Answer
A Lighthouse
Explanation
A lighthouse stands on rocks or the shore surrounded by water but never moves. Its light shines through the night but is a cold beam, not a heat source. It warns sailors of dangerous rocks nearby.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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