Eli5: Why do candles flicker?

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I have no idea. Is it wind currents? Is it fuel availability?

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The flame tends to dance due to air currents, some caused by the candle and some not. In addition, sometimes the fuel/wick is has something mixed in that can get sucked into the flame and cause brief changes in brightness.