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*...that [[Non-player characters#Abraham Lincoln|Abraham Lincoln]] invented the Rocket Jump?
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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 [[Holiday Punch]] was originally going to have a style that gave the gloves a color scheme similar to the [[Officer's Ushanka]]?
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* ...that [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys]] are internally called "decoder rings"?
*...that [[Sniper]] is actually from New Zealand?
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* ...that the [[Atomizer]]'s 15% damage penalty also affects its [[Grand Slam|kill taunt]]?
*...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]]?  
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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 in old beta [[Source Filmmaker]] builds, there are models of the [[Team Fortress Classic]] Flamethrower?
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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 [[Capo's Capper]] is basically just a slightly modified and retextured [[Fancy Fedora]]?
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* ...that the Heavy is the only class without a taunt for most all class melee weapons?
*...that the [[Beggar's Bazooka]] kill icon name is "dumpster_device"?
 
 
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*...that on the map [[Banana Bay]] there is a hidden ritual to [[Poopy Joe]] near BLU spawn?
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* ...that the [[Dead Head]] was originally called The Skullcap, but was changed due to a conflict with the [[Skullcap]]?
*...that there are two RED Spy indicators on the BLU's dashboard in [[Meet the Spy]]?
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* ...that the PlayStation 3 version of [[Team Fortress 2]] was published by [[Electronic Arts]]?
*...that the [[Fan O'War]] was originally going to be for Soldier instead of Scout?
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* ...that ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]'' reveals Scout to be at least 26 years old?
*...that the [[Teleporter]] is the only building that does not change in appearance when upgraded?
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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 the [[Degreaser]]'s airblast was originally intended to be chargeable, similar to the [[Stickybomb Launcher]]?
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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 the scrapped [[Nail Gun]]'s ammo belt appears in the bottom space of a [[Dispenser]], regardless of level?
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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 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?
 
 
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*...that in ''[[Meet The Spy]]'' the RED Spy while disguised as BLU Scout pretended to cut himself on the blunt side of his Knife?
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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 the Stickybombs placed during [[Setup time]] or [[Mann vs. Machine]] while under effect of the Kritzkrieg disappear if the Medic changes class?
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*...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?
 
*...that a soccer ball can spawn when you equip with [[Ball-Kicking Boots]]?
 
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*...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]]''?
 
*...that the [[Box Trot]] taunt is a reference to the [[w:Metal Gear|Metal Gear]] series?
 
*...that the [[Amputator]] has a +3 HP regeneration which can negate the [[Blutsauger]]'s -2 HP regen?
 
*...that the [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]] were best friends, but the [[Administrator]] made them enemies?
 
*...that the [[Tartan Spartan]] has a description that references a famous line from the 2006 movie [[w:300 (film)|300]]?
 
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*...that [[Non-player characters#Abraham Lincoln|Abraham Lincoln]] invented stairs?
 
*...that there are Cool Beans hidden on the map [[Banana Bay]]?
 
*...that Valve for a while accidentally changed unusual drop rate to 100% on some old crates on 26th July 2019?
 
*...that the [[Whoopee Cap]]'s description references [[w:Jughead Jones|Jughead Jones]], of [[w:Archie (comics)|''Archie Comics'']] fame, who is well-known for wearing a similar cap?
 
*...that the music from the [[Kazotsky Kick]] taunt can be heard in the CS:GO map [https://counterstrike.fandom.com/wiki/Train Train], coming from a small radio inside the kitchen?
 
*...that the [[Clinical Trial]] is the only item set in the game that doesn't feature a cosmetic?
 
*...that at point blank range the [[Force-A-Nature]] deals more damage than Soldier's [[Rocket Launcher]]s (except the [[Direct Hit]])?
 
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*...that a fully charged [[Machina]] headshot is one of the few things that can kill a Spy at full health while he's using the [[Dead Ringer]]?
 
*...that the [[Festive]] [[Huntsman]] has a tag on that says "Merry Smissmas --Sniper"?
 
*...that the [[Strange Bacon Grease]], despite its name, is actually in Unique Quality?
 
*...that the [[Isolated Merc]] and the [[Isolationist Pack]] are the only item sets in the game to provide buffs and debuffs?
 
*...that the [[Candy Cane]], [[Boston Basher]], [[Pain Train]],[[Back Scratcher]], [[Holiday Punch]], [[Killing Gloves of Boxing]] and the [[Machina]] are the only weapons whose stats have remained unchanged since release?
 
*...that the [[Heavy]] uses the same footstep sounds as the Combine Soldier from [[hl2:Half-Life 2|Half-Life 2]]?
 
*...that the Woodland Warrior [[Rocket Launcher]] skin has a hidden [[Spycrab]] in it?
 
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*...that it is possible to land a [[Mini-Crits]] on an enemy [[Pyro]] using the [[Axtinguisher]]?
 
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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 Heavy is the only class without a taunt for most all class melee weapons?


  • ...that the Medic is called "Mr. Ludwig" instead of "Dr. Ludwig" by the Devil due to Medic losing his medical license?

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