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Wishing Well

2008-12-17T00:05:11Z

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The '''Wishing Well''' is a place in the [[Neopian Plaza]] where [[Neopian]]s can make wishes. By putting in any amount of [[Neopoints]] and wishing for an [[item]] they want, it's possible to receive that item. No one knows how long the Wishing Well has existed or what powers it, be it a magical spirit or its own magical properties.

Users need to type in the object name correctly for it to work, as the Wishing Well can't guess what it is the users wants. Also, the Well isn't fast in response, as it sleeps for 18 hours a day. As of August 3, 2006, the Wishing Well gives out prizes four times daily. The amount of NP given doesn't affect the outcome of receiving the item wished for. Because of the Wishing Well's erratic nature in choosing what wish it grants, [[rumours]] and ideas on how to get what you want spread on the [[NeoBoard]]s and other means, leaving many users hurt because they believe in them.

==Trivia==
*There is a [[stamp]] of the Wishing Well called '''Wishing Well Stamp''', part of the [[Neopia Central]] collection.
*The Wishing Well was originally part of the [[Neopian Bazaar]], but was moved to the [[Neopian Plaza]] with the art redesign on May 3, 2006.

==External links==
*[http://www.neopets.com/wishing.phtml The Wishing Well]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=10 Wishing Well], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=89 The Wishing Well]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=4&id=68 Wishing Well], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=139 Wishing Well (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=122 #122], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=579 #579]
*'''Neopets FAQ:''' [http://www.neopets.com/s/index.phtml?track_cat_id=7&item_id=94&track_start_point_id=94 Does the amount I donate affect my chances of getting my wish granted at the Wishing Well?]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=36 36], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=37 37], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=128 128], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=129 129]

[[Category:Neopian Locations]]YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHH WISHIN WELL IS SOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!

Donna Powell

2006-08-06T19:44:37Z

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Created [[Neopets]] alongside [[Adam Powell|Adam]]. She mostly helps create plots, oversees the magazine, and writes the weekly editorial in the [[Neopian Times]]. She goes by the username of donna. Throughout the site, and in plots involving [[The Neopets Team]], her nickname is ''Poptart''.

A secret [[avatar]] was recently created after her. To get it, you need at least 2,250 points in [[Whack-A-Staff-Member]] and successfully send your score.

When Neopets began, Donna took care of the artwork for the site. If you dig around hard enough on the internet, you can still find some of her images floating around. Her first image is said to be a [[Chia]].

For More, Neomail SmileyxGirl

==External Links==
* Neopets Account: [http://www.neopets.com/randomfriend.phtml?user=donna donna]

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Adam Powell

2006-08-06T19:43:57Z

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Adam Powell

2006-08-06T19:42:15Z

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'''Adam J. Powell''' (born December 20, 1976 in Wales) is the co-founder of [[Neopets]]. Jointly launched the website with [[Donna Williams]] on November 15, 1999, starting from an idea they had in 1997 while sitting in a dingy little computer room, possibly while eating kebabs or pizza.

Prior to founding Neopets, he was also involved in ''Shout! Advertising'', a UK-based advertising company which operated the third largest click-through program on the Internet by mid-1999. He also founded Netmagic in July 1999, which focused on web page design, and Powlex in March 1997, which designed and sold online banner advertising. Mr. Powell currently focuses on the technical and programming aspects of the Neopets website, and is still the head of the developers for the game.

Powell is mentioned in the hall of fame at his secondary school, Collingwood College, although he had a self-described "spectacular failure at university." He is also a former member of ''MENSA'' with an [[IQ]] of 174.

Powell has two cats in California called Sarah and Chani. In the United Kingdom he has four cats called Oscar, Daisy, Bill and Ben.

==On Neopets==
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Powell's Neopets account is [http://www.neopets.com/randomfriend.phtml?user=borovan borovan], which is taken from a late-80s sketch on British Saturday morning TV featuring the comedians ''Trevor and Simon''. With this account, he enjoys the luxury of having 5 Neopets, +1 the maximum amount users are allowed to have.

References to Mr. Powell's craving for [[Asparagus]] exist throughout the Neopets website. The reason for this fascination, because he likes them or flaunts them because most people don't, is not known. All the same, if you type in "Asparagus" on the Neopets search engine, Adam will show up and say, "You can't have it, it's all MINE!" (also when users click on parts of certain games, small buttons pop up with a variation of this quote printed upon it). On Mr. Powell's birthday, every Neopet becomes asparagus! He also has 4 out of the 5 of his pets on his user account as Asparagus [[Chia]]s. The other is a Red [[Bori]], which is usually in its "sad" pose.

He is occasionally called '''Number Six''', a nickname taken from the 60s show ''The Prisoner'', and also has a [[Plushie]] named after him on the site. There is also a highly sought after [[Avatar]] related to him, to get this you must have exactly the same amount of [[Neopoint]]s as his account, viewable at the Neopets [http://www.neopets.com/aboutus.phtml About Us] page.

Adam visits the [[PinkPT|PPT Forum]] occasionally to interact with the users and keep tabs on how the populace view new features. He even sometimes lets the users see features before they are released! Often when he comes, he takes on board user suggestions on how to improve the website.

==Trivia==
*Adam's [[User Lookup]] for ''borovan'' used to have a link to [http://www.novaexpresscafe.com Nova Express Cafe].

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Timeline of Neopian History

2006-07-30T22:01:50Z

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The history of [[Neopia]] is a complicated one. Below are all the collected historical events of Neopia's past (called [[BN]] or "Before Neopia").

'''2000 BN'''

*[[Neopia]] is a barren wasteland.

'''1??? BN'''

*[[Dr. Frank Sloth]] came to Neopia and began to conduct experiments.

'''1??? BN'''

*Sun broke through the dark skies of Neopia, creating the bright beautiful world Neopia is today.

'''993 BN'''

*[[The Darkest Faerie]] imprisoned under the sea by [[Fyora]].

'''873 BN'''

*[[Sakhmet]] was founded by King Coltzan I.

'''300 BN'''

*[[Meridell]] was [[Invasion of Meridell|invaded]] (it is unknown whether this was the first or second Meridell vs Darigan war, or another unmentioned war).

'''2?? BN'''

*[[Qasala]] was destroyed by a sandstorm.

'''200 BN'''

*[[Count Von Roo]] was born.

'''2 BN'''

*[[Commander Garoo]] joined the ranks of Dr. Sloth's army.

'''Year 1'''

*The Neohunters arrived to collect Neopian History.
*Dr. Frank Sloth attacked Neopia in [[Arrival of Virtupets]].

'''Year 7'''

*[[Jazan]] traveled to Sakhmet to break the curse on his people.
*[[The Darkest Faerie]] was released from her 1000 year imprisonment.

==Sources==
*[http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=62 Beginnings of Neopia and Dr. Sloth]
*[http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=14 Date Sakhmet was created]
*[http://www.neopets.com/desert/ldp/index.phtml?chapter=3 Date Qasala was destroyed]
*[http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=281 Count Von Roo's birth date]
*[http://www.neopets.com/evil/showcreature.phtml?pos=9 Year Garoo joined Dr. Sloth]

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