I can reflect and refract, creating a beautiful display. Without me, the world would be much more gray. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider what makes rainbows.
Answer
Illumination
Explanation
Light can bend and split into colors, creating rainbows and brightening our perception of the world.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Illumination.
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