This one goes out to all the science-loving unicorn advocates
One possible way to get the whole horn thing started on a poor horse is through a condition known as “cutaneous horn” formation. In this situation, you essentially have an abnormal, sometimes cancerous growth, that results in a keratin structure protruding from the skin.
via popperfont.net
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Love science? Then get ready for a boatload of it!
The above paragraph is taken from a blog post by Dave Ng exploring the potential evolutionary biology of the unicorn. Another theory posited: genetic mutation.
But the author is quick to state that these occurrences would only explain the horn, not the magical powers. After all, everyone knows a unicorn's powers come from the laughter of children mixed with a balanced breakfast of cupcakes.
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