I am tall when I am young and short when I am old. What am I? - Answer & Hint

I am tall when I am young and short when I am old. What am I?

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Hint: I glow when my wick is lit.

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A candle

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A candle becomes shorter as its wax burns.

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A penguin

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A turtle