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[SilverStarApple 849]

I recently visited a certain village, at the request of... actually, I was only taking over my friend's assignment for the day, he was sick. He wasn't actually sick, but I had nothing better to do that day, so I helped him out. Anyway, I investigated this village, and it was completely inhabited by half-pony half-animal hybrids. I was looking for a certain necklace that was totally not a magical charm. Totally. Definitely not magical at all. Anyway, about those townsponies...

 

Half-Pony Half-Animal hybrids. How, and why. But more importantly, HOW?!?

 

The hybrids weren't being caused by the charm, the hybrids were there first. ...And the charm is totally just a necklace that a rich pony lost, and it's totally not magical at all.

 

I just want to know how, and if magic was involved in the creation of these pony-animal hybrids, and if the creation of these hybrids crosses any lines.

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

What is da meaning of life?!?

All evidence to date suggests that it's the number 42.

 

I recently visited a certain village, at the request of... actually, I was only taking over my friend's assignment for the day, he was sick. He wasn't actually sick, but I had nothing better to do that day, so I helped him out. Anyway, I investigated this village, and it was completely inhabited by half-pony half-animal hybrids. I was looking for a certain necklace that was totally not a magical charm. Totally. Definitely not magical at all. Anyway, about those townsponies...

 

Half-Pony Half-Animal hybrids. How, and why. But more importantly, HOW?!?

 

The hybrids weren't being caused by the charm, the hybrids were there first. ...And the charm is totally just a necklace that a rich pony lost, and it's totally not magical at all.

 

I just want to know how, and if magic was involved in the creation of these pony-animal hybrids, and if the creation of these hybrids crosses any lines.

This seems like an interesting case... and if I didn't know any better myself I'd say some kind of genetic modification, magical or otherwise, was involved, and if they were indeed pony-made, then there'd be plenty negative viewpoints to do with ethics. 

 

[SilverStarApple 849]

What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Like, in your college years, or something?

 

Also, how does a Unicorn's horn work? Be as detailed as possible, please.

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Like, in your college years, or something?

 

Also, how does a Unicorn's horn work? Be as detailed as possible, please.

Once I managed to make a raw potato explode. It was pretty easy really. But to be honest I wasn't one for doing crazy stuff. The crazy one was Cornflake. His number crazy stories outweigh mine by about 1 to 10.

 

About your other question, science and magic seldom go hand in hand, and the topic of how a unicorn's horn works falls under magic, not science, and magic isn't my area, for obvious reasons (rustles wings). So, if you want to learn about that, ask a Magical Theory teacher. 

[SilverStarApple 849]

Unshorn Fetlocks. I've heard the term, but what does that mean?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

Unshorn Fetlocks. I've heard the term, but what does that mean?

It's a term meaning "metacarpophalangeal and/or metatarsophalangeal joints that have an excess of hair." Also, it's a colloquial term used to imply that something is of a graphic, sexual or otherwise indecent nature. I think that ought to answer your question.

[SilverStarApple 849]

It did. Thanks!

 

Wingasm? Magiculate? Explain. And could an Alicorn do both?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

It did. Thanks!

 

Wingasm? Magiculate? Explain. And could an Alicorn do both?

Since neither the wings nor the horn are sex organs, I wouldn't expect that to really be possible.

[SilverStarApple 849]

Why do pony eyes shrink when they go insane?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

Why do pony eyes shrink when they go insane?

That's eye dilation as a result of a sudden change in brain activity.

[SilverStarApple 849]

Why do pony manes get messed up when they go insane?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

Why do pony manes get messed up when they go insane?

The mane going "messed up" isn't a direct result of a pony's mental instability. 

[SilverStarApple 849]

What determines a pony's colours and mane style when they are born?

 

Also, why do some ponies eat dirt?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

What determines a pony's colours and mane style when they are born?

 

Also, why do some ponies eat dirt?

Body colour and mane style are genetic traits. The eating dirt thing... I'm quite sure that's just some ponies being silly.

[SilverStarApple 849]

Explain everything. Everything Biology. Explain it all. I'm running out of questions, so show off your Biology knowledge by explaining everything that can be explained by biology.

 

Do Unicorn horns grow back when broken?

 

How do Truth Flowers work?

 

How do Illusions work?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

Explain everything. Everything Biology. Explain it all. I'm running out of questions, so show off your Biology knowledge by explaining everything that can be explained by biology.

 

Do Unicorn horns grow back when broken?

 

How do Truth Flowers work?

 

How do Illusions work?

1: If I were to explain everything biology, it'd be very long and very boring. My advice: If you want to learn some Biology, then there are some spaces available on the Equine Biology college course at Star Swirl Higher Education Centre, if you're interested.

2: Yes, Unicorn horns grow back. They're mostly enamel.

3 and 4: Those come under Magical Theory.

[Jon the VGNerd 886]

So, how's Ponyville treating you so far?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

So, how's Ponyville treating you so far?

Pretty well, everyone knows me already (I suspect Pinkie Pie might have had a hand in that).

The only problem I have is my roommate Cornflake (at least I call him my roommate, he's really more of a squatter. I just let him live with me because he decided to come with me to Equestria and he couldn't be arsed to get a job). He has a MAJOR drink problem and I have tried MANY times to get him to stop. He never does.

Oh, and you know Cheerilee, the primary-school teacher? Little known fact: She actually went to the same college as I did. She did a full-time Foal Development course.

But, I digress. Living in Ponyville has plenty of benefits, and I can safely say it's loads better than living in the UP (United Presidency (of Great Coltain)).

Edited February 24, 2013 by RainbowIzumi

[Jon the VGNerd 886]

Pretty well, everyone knows me already (I suspect Pinkie Pie might have had a hand in that).

The only problem I have is my roommate Cornflake (at least I call him my roommate, he's really more of a squatter. I just let him live with me because he decided to come with me to Equestria and he couldn't be arsed to get a job). He has a MAJOR drink problem and I have tried MANY times to get him to stop. He never does.

Oh, and you know Cheerilee, the primary-school teacher? Little known fact: She actually went to the same college as I did. She did a full-time Foal Development course.

But, I digress. Living in Ponyville has plenty of benefits, and I can safely say it's loads better than living in the UP (United Presidency (of Great Coltain)).

 

I see. What about the marketplace?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

I see. What about the marketplace?

I always go to the marketplace on my off-days to do grocery shopping. Sometimes they have a stall selling exotic foods from other countries, and normally it's a pretty random and obscure products, last week they were selling plantain, yams and butternut squashes. 

[Jon the VGNerd 886]

What about the sushi place (or at least that's what it looked like, I think)?

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

What about the sushi place (or at least that's what it looked like, I think)?

I think I went there once, and I have to say it was delicious, I should go back there someday.

[Jon the VGNerd 886]

Awesome! By the way, do you know a difference between ponies and cars (and planes)?

 

I always get the feeling that vehicles are like the equivalent of ponies (although they don't have emotion unlike ponies).

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

Awesome! By the way, do you know a difference between ponies and cars (and planes)?

 

I always get the feeling that vehicles are like the equivalent of ponies (although they don't have emotion unlike ponies).

Uh... ok?

I actually don't know that many ponies who own cars, it's mainly a thing reserved for species with hands (e.g. dragons, dogs)

[Jon the VGNerd 886]

Well, actually, cars come from Earth, not in Equestria (although Vehiculia do have them, however, which is an alternate dimension of Equestria).