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*...that the [[Nostromo Napalmer]] is a reference to [[w:Alien (film)|''Alien'' (1979)]], and has the same design as the flamethrower props in the movie?
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* ...that on [[Slasher]], the words "RED SMELLS" followed by the addition of "GOOD" found in the RED outhouse is a reference to the [[w:SpongeBob SquarePants|''SpongeBob SquarePants'']] episode [https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Sailor_Mouth Sailor Mouth] where SpongeBob "finishes" someone's insulting graffiti on a dumpster by adding the word "good" to it in a similar fashion?
*...that the [[Carlton]] is based off a dance move done by [[wikipedia:List of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air characters#Carlton Banks|Carlton Banks]] in [[wikipedia:The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air|The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]?
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* ...that [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys]] are internally called "decoder rings"?
*...that the [[Sandman]] stuns 2 seconds longer on critical hits?
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* ...that the [[Atomizer]]'s 15% damage penalty also affects its [[Grand Slam|kill taunt]]?
*...that the picture that depicts the Pyro winning the Heavy vs. Pyro war (during the [[Meet Your Match Update]]) is a reference to the [[Meet the Pyro]] cinematic in which the Heavy takes a [[Fire Axe]] to the head?
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* ...that the {{Key|F1}} and {{Key|F3}} keys are bound by default to nonexistent commands, <code>+showroundinfo</code> and <code>show_matchmaking</code>, respectively?
*...that the mercenaries, alongside other Valve characters appeared in a version of [[wikipedia:Peggle|Peggle]] called Peggle Extreme?
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* ...that the Scout's [[Peace Out]] taunt is a reference to the [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/grant-gustin-next-to-oliver-queens-grave Grant Gustin next to Oliver Queen's grave] meme?
*...that the Valve Store incorrectly lists the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] as the [[Scottish Resistance]] on the [http://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-demoman-action-figure-10595.html Demoman Action Figure]?
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* ...that the [[Dead Head]] was originally called The Skullcap, but was changed due to a conflict with the [[Skullcap]]?
*...that development on [[Powerhouse]] actually began in 2007, but the developer left it unfinished and then released the map for the [[Gun Mettle Update]]?
 
 
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*...that [[MONOCULUS]] is the [[Demoman]]'s missing eye?
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* ...that the PlayStation 3 version of [[Team Fortress 2]] was published by [[Electronic Arts]]?
*...that the [[PASS Time]] speed boost Haste is faster than the [[Mannpower]] powerup Haste?
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* ...that ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]'' reveals Scout to be at least 26 years old?
*...that all of the Demoman's alternate grenade launchers ([[Loose Cannon]], [[Loch-n-Load]], and [[Iron Bomber]]) were released in Christmas updates?
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* ...that in the game's code, the developer comment explaining the [[Sniper achievements|Sniper achievement]] "Pincushion" simply states "Boromir someone", referencing the death of [[w:Boromir|Boromir]] in ''[[w:The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]]''?
*...that you can actually see through the Soldier's [[Rocket Launcher]] from the ends?
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* ...that the [[Demoman achievements|Demoman achievement]] "Operation High Dive" and the [[Soldier achievements|Soldier achievement]] "Project Excelsior" require 1644825.6 [[Hammer unit]]s which is 1827 times the length of the [[2Fort]] bridge?
*...that [[Melee Weapons]] have a higher chance to have Random [[Crits]] than any other weapons?
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* ...that you can deal over 7 quadrillion (15 zeros) damage to a single player with the [[Mantreads]] if you land on a tower of 31 Soldiers with the Mantreads equipped at maximum falling speed?
*...that [[Heavy]] has a PhD in Russian Literature?
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* ...that the [[Medic]] is called "Mr. Ludwig" instead of "Dr. Ludwig" by the [[Non-player characters#Devil|Devil]] due to Medic losing his medical license?
*...that a fully overhealed [[Heavy]] can survive all of [[Pyro]]'s taunt kills?
 
 
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*...that [[Soldier]] was originally supposed to receive a [[Flyswatter]] weapon?
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*...that [[Non-player characters#Abraham Lincoln|Abraham Lincoln]] invented the Rocket Jump?
 
*...that the [[Holiday Punch]] was originally going to have a style that gave the gloves a color scheme similar to the [[Officer's Ushanka]]?
 
*...that [[Sniper]] is actually from New Zealand?
 
*...that [[wikipedia:Gabe Newell|Gabe Newell]] purchased 10,000 [[Southern Hospitality|Southern Hospitalities]] after its creator emailed Gabe to thank him for adding it to the [[Mann Co. Store]]?
 
*...that in old beta [[Source Filmmaker]] builds, there are models of the [[Team Fortress Classic]] Flamethrower?
 
*...that the [[Capo's Capper]] is basically just a slightly modified and retextured [[Fancy Fedora]]?
 
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*...that the [[Beggar's Bazooka]] kill icon name is "dumpster_device"?
 
*...that on the map [[Banana Bay]] there is a hidden ritual to [[Poopy Joe]] near BLU spawn?
 
*...that there are two RED Spy indicators on the BLU's dashboard in [[Meet the Spy]]?
 
*...that the [[Fan O'War]] was originally going to be for Soldier instead of Scout?
 
*...that the [[Teleporter]] is the only building that does not change in appearance when upgraded?
 
*...that the [[Degreaser]]'s airblast was originally intended to be chargeable, similar to the [[Stickybomb Launcher]]?
 
*...that the scrapped [[Nail Gun]]'s ammo belt appears in the bottom space of a [[Dispenser]], regardless of level?
 
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*...that both Miss Pauling's [[:File:Plng give contract rare spy 01.mp3|contract voiceline]] and final page of the [[Blood Money]] comic allude to Spy beating a DNA test?
 
*...that in [[Meet The Spy]] the RED Spy while disguised as BLU Scout pretended to cut himself on the blunt side of his Knife?
 
*...that the Stickybombs placed during [[Setup time]] or [[Mann vs. Machine]] while under effect of the Kritzkrieg disappear if the Medic changes class?
 
*...that players on the winning team during [[Humiliation]] can respawn via switching classes?
 
*...that the [[Dragon's Fury]] projectile can be [[Compression blast|reflected]]?
 
*...that 14 [[Golden Wrench]]es were destroyed for charity?
 
*...that the [[Rescue Ranger]]'s sine wave changes depending on the amount of metal the player has?
 
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*...that a soccer ball can spawn when you equip with [[Ball-Kicking Boots]]?
 
*...that you will regenerate all health lost from [[drowning]]?
 
*...that there is an actual [[:File:War03.jpg|eye museum]] in the [[Badlands (region)#Trivia|Badlands of New Mexico]]?
 
*...that all ''Team Fortress 2'' [[Comics]] published with [[Patches|Updates]] before August, 2011, were collected in the book, ''[[The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories]]''?
 
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  • ...that on Slasher, the words "RED SMELLS" followed by the addition of "GOOD" found in the RED outhouse is a reference to the SpongeBob SquarePants episode Sailor Mouth where SpongeBob "finishes" someone's insulting graffiti on a dumpster by adding the word "good" to it in a similar fashion?
  • ...that Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys are internally called "decoder rings"?
  • ...that the Atomizer's 15% damage penalty also affects its kill taunt?
  • ...that the F1 and F3 keys are bound by default to nonexistent commands, +showroundinfo and show_matchmaking, respectively?
  • ...that the Scout's Peace Out taunt is a reference to the Grant Gustin next to Oliver Queen's grave meme?
  • ...that the Dead Head was originally called The Skullcap, but was changed due to a conflict with the Skullcap?


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