Fine artists use my burnt dust to sketch expressive shadows, but on the 4th of July, I am stacked inside a grill to supply the fiery foundation for a barbecue. What am I?
Charcoal
Charcoal is used as an art drawing medium and as briquette fuel for outdoor grilling.
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