Looking down into an unlit candle, I don’t doubt the candlewick’s ability to light a flame. Unless the wick has completely sunk into the wax, I believe it will contribute to the formation of fire at the appropriate time.
This is in contrast to my tendency to be skeptical of things that haven't yet ignited. Of course, there are times in life when opportun…
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