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by xianshou 1180 days ago
GPT-4 gets this one now, just as it does the "diamond in a teacup" question. I asked about "pig eggs" instead of "cow eggs" in case it had memorized a public post about cow eggs.

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Pig eggs and chicken eggs differ fundamentally, as pig eggs are not laid by pigs, while chicken eggs are laid by chickens. Let's clarify the differences:

Chicken eggs: These eggs are laid by female chickens (hens) and are a common food source for humans. They have a hard, calcium-based shell and contain the yolk, egg white, and other nutrients needed for a developing embryo. Chicken eggs are typically eaten for their nutritional content and can be cooked in various ways, such as boiled, fried, or scrambled.

Pig eggs: Pigs, being mammals, do not lay eggs like birds do. Instead, they reproduce through internal fertilization, and their offspring develop inside the mother's womb. When referring to "pig eggs," it's likely in reference to pig oocytes or ovum, which are the female reproductive cells involved in mammalian reproduction. These cells are microscopic and not something that can be consumed like a chicken egg.

In summary, chicken eggs are laid by hens and commonly consumed as food, while pig eggs (or more accurately, pig oocytes) are the female reproductive cells involved in pig reproduction and are not something that can be eaten.

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3.5 gets it, too, although it says "There is no such thing as pig eggs." Which is true enough in this context, I guess.
That’s a better answer imo. Weird to talk about pig eggs as if they exist even though it seems to know that pigs don’t lay eggs.
It seems like the sort of a thing a kid might ask, in which case the answer is too detailed (at least the initial answer, it'll simplify if asked).