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*...that the [[Spy]] can change his skeleton in an excruciatingly painful but worthwhile fashion using his Crab-Walking Kit?
 
*...that the [[Spy]] can change his skeleton in an excruciatingly painful but worthwhile fashion using his Crab-Walking Kit?
 
*...that the background in the [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] page for the Scout Update revealed the [[Payload Race]] match mode before it was announced on Day 2 of the Sniper/Spy Update?
 
  
 
*...that on 17th May 2009, [[Meet the Spy]] was leaked onto YouTube?
 
*...that on 17th May 2009, [[Meet the Spy]] was leaked onto YouTube?
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*...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] is in a relationship with the [[BLU]] [[Scout's mother]]?
 
*...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] is in a relationship with the [[BLU]] [[Scout's mother]]?
 
*...that [[Meet the Spy]] is the first [[Meet the Team]] video to have someone killed by their own teammate?
 
 
*...that the bore of the [[Ambassador]] has been estimated to be around [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/aboojumsnark/ambassadorcaliber.jpg .88 cal?]
 
  
  
 
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*...that in [[Meet the Spy]], when the [[Scout]] is flipping the [[RED]] [[Spy]]'s [[butterfly Knife]], the blade hits his knuckles, although he sucks his thumb?
 
 
*...that despite having eight children, the [[Scout's mom]] somehow managed to keep her figure?
 
 
*...that by crouch jumping with the [[Scout]] you can jump on the torches in [[Egypt]]'s spawn and take damage?
 
  
 
*...that if you join [[Saxton Hale]]'s [[Jarate]] course, you also get an outline course for Drunken Boxing, Drunken Headbutting, Drunken Cry-Fighting, Drunken Apology-Making and Shaolin Drunken Knife Wrestling?
 
*...that if you join [[Saxton Hale]]'s [[Jarate]] course, you also get an outline course for Drunken Boxing, Drunken Headbutting, Drunken Cry-Fighting, Drunken Apology-Making and Shaolin Drunken Knife Wrestling?
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*...that it is possible to kill a player on the winning side during [[humiliation]] with a [[Taunt kill]]?
 
*...that it is possible to kill a player on the winning side during [[humiliation]] with a [[Taunt kill]]?
 
*...that if a [[Medic]] is killed before activating a fully charged [[Kritzkrieg]], the Medic will be briefly surrounded with electricity?
 
  
 
*...that the hieroglyphs in [[Egypt]] include the [[Heavy]] with his Minigun, the [[Spy]] backstabbing someone, a level 1 [[Sentry]], a [[Sapper]], and the [[Backstab]] symbol?
 
*...that the hieroglyphs in [[Egypt]] include the [[Heavy]] with his Minigun, the [[Spy]] backstabbing someone, a level 1 [[Sentry]], a [[Sapper]], and the [[Backstab]] symbol?
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*...that a [[Pyro]] can set [[Huntsman]] arrows on [[fire]], adding an [[afterburn]] effect to the shot (with this also producing a different kill icon)?
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*...that a [[Pyro]] can set [[Huntsman]] arrows on [[fire]]?
  
 
*...that the [[Ambassador]] originally couldn't destroy [[Engineer]] buildings or [[Demoman]] sticky bombs?
 
*...that the [[Ambassador]] originally couldn't destroy [[Engineer]] buildings or [[Demoman]] sticky bombs?
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*...that the [[Ambassador]] originally only did Mini-Crit [[headshot]]s?
 
*...that the [[Ambassador]] originally only did Mini-Crit [[headshot]]s?
  
*...that the [[Soldier]] is known to post on the [[TF2 Official Blog]]?
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*...that the [[Soldier]] has been known to post on the [[TF2 Official Blog]]?
 
 
*...that the [[Sniper]] and [[Spy]] are the only classes that don't say "Boo" when they jeer?
 
  
 
*...that there is a one in ten chance that when taunting with the [[Disguise Kit]], the Spy will do a (Spy)crab impression?
 
*...that there is a one in ten chance that when taunting with the [[Disguise Kit]], the Spy will do a (Spy)crab impression?
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*...that the [[Sniper]] was the first [[class]] to receive a [[taunt]] kill with a [[primary]] [[weapon]]?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Sniper]] originally fired his [[Huntsman]] in a right-handed manner?
 
*...that the [[Sniper]] originally fired his [[Huntsman]] in a right-handed manner?
 
*...that the [[Spy]] was the first class to be able to do 2 different [[taunts]] with the same weapon?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] was the only class to receive a class update without receiving a new [[taunt]]?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] was the only class to receive a class update without receiving a new [[taunt]]?
  
 
*...that the [[Ambassador]] was originally able to shoot through multiple targets?
 
*...that the [[Ambassador]] was originally able to shoot through multiple targets?
 
*...that cylinder does not rotate when a shot is fired with the [[Revolver]] or the [[Ambassador]]?
 
 
*...that the [[Engineer]] uses a monkey [[Wrench]]?
 
  
 
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*...that the [[Spy]] is currently the only class to hold a [[primary weapon]] with one hand?
 
*...that the [[Spy]] is currently the only class to hold a [[primary weapon]] with one hand?
  
*...that Mann Co. can be rearranged as 'Con Man'?
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*...that 'Mann Co.' can be rearranged as 'Con Man'?
  
 
*...that [[2Fort]] takes place at 3:07 in the afternoon, as shown by the clock in the room at the top of the spiral staircase?
 
*...that [[2Fort]] takes place at 3:07 in the afternoon, as shown by the clock in the room at the top of the spiral staircase?
 
*...that Valve has adopted a policy against using external programs to idle (with those who didn't before the 2nd September receiving the [[Cheater's Lament]])?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Sniper]]'s voice actor, [[John Patrick Lowrie]], is married to [[Ellen McLain]], voice actress for the the [[Administrator]]?
 
*...that the [[Sniper]]'s voice actor, [[John Patrick Lowrie]], is married to [[Ellen McLain]], voice actress for the the [[Administrator]]?
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*...that the pressure tank on the [[Pyro]]'s back is for air rather than fuel, as the fuel for the [[flamethrower]] is contained in a large kerosene gas tank inside the Flamethrower itself?
 
*...that the pressure tank on the [[Pyro]]'s back is for air rather than fuel, as the fuel for the [[flamethrower]] is contained in a large kerosene gas tank inside the Flamethrower itself?
 
*...that the [[Sapper]] only has one wire when being held by the [[Spy]], but gains a second wire when attached to a building?
 
 
*...that the [[Razorback]] , [[Darwin's Danger Shield]] , [[Gunslinger]] , [[Gunboats]] , [[Buff Banner]] and [[The Battalion's Backup]] are the only weapons that are visible at all times when equipped?
 
 
*...the [[Spy]] is the only class in the character selection screen to hold a different weapon in his HUD image and his character select model, with his HUD appearance holding the [[Revolver]] and his model holding a [[Knife]]?
 
  
 
*...the class icon for the [[Demoman]] in the character selection screen is left-handed?
 
*...the class icon for the [[Demoman]] in the character selection screen is left-handed?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] and the [[Spy]] are both voiced by the same [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0060794/ voice actor]?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] and the [[Spy]] are both voiced by the same [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0060794/ voice actor]?
  
*...that in "Meet the Demoman" the RED team comes out of the Attacking spawn, and BLU comes out of the Defending spawn?
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*...that in [[Meet the Demoman]] the RED team comes out of the Attacking spawn, and BLU comes out of the Defending spawn?
  
 
*...that [[Pipeline]] matches take place at 3:07 AM, a 12 hour difference to [[2fort]]'s match time (3:07 PM)?
 
*...that [[Pipeline]] matches take place at 3:07 AM, a 12 hour difference to [[2fort]]'s match time (3:07 PM)?
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*...that in the world-view, the [[Sandman]]'s ball is invisible when idle?
 
*...that in the world-view, the [[Sandman]]'s ball is invisible when idle?
 
*...that so far, the Scout Update, the WAR! Update and the Engineer update are the only three Class Updates released without a Meet the Team video?
 
  
 
*...the [[Direct hit]] is the only weapon to have a brand name imprinted on it (the words MANN CO. appear on the scope)?
 
*...the [[Direct hit]] is the only weapon to have a brand name imprinted on it (the words MANN CO. appear on the scope)?
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*...the [[Pyro]] is the only class that is able to taunt attack with 2 different weapons: the [[Shotgun]] and the [[Flaregun]]?
 
*...the [[Pyro]] is the only class that is able to taunt attack with 2 different weapons: the [[Shotgun]] and the [[Flaregun]]?
  
*...it is possible to critical-hit a [[Pyro]] with the [[Axtinguisher]]? (It requires another [[Pyro]] to constantly hit the enemy [[Pyro]] with their [[Flamethrower]])
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*...it is possible to critical-hit a [[Pyro]] with the [[Axtinguisher]]?
  
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first class to appear wielding an unlockable weapon in a '[[Meet the Team]]' video?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first class to appear wielding an unlockable weapon in a '[[Meet the Team]]' video?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first class able to do a [[Taunt]] kill?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first class able to do a [[Taunt]] kill?
 
*...that the [[Golden Wrench]] does not appear golden if one uses DirectX 8 or lower?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Demoman]] is the only class who never speaks his native language of Highland Gaelic?
 
*...that the [[Demoman]] is the only class who never speaks his native language of Highland Gaelic?
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*...the chair the Administrator sits on in page 5 of the [[Soldier]] comic has the same design as the chair that sits behind the [[Media:TF2_2fort_intel.jpg|desk of 2Fort intel rooms]]?[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/soldier/05.htm]
 
*...the chair the Administrator sits on in page 5 of the [[Soldier]] comic has the same design as the chair that sits behind the [[Media:TF2_2fort_intel.jpg|desk of 2Fort intel rooms]]?[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/soldier/05.htm]
  
*...a [[Sentry]] beeps once, twice or thrice according to its level whenever it switches direction in its "idle" state?
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*...that a [[Sentry]] beeps once, twice or thrice according to its level whenever it switches direction in its "idle" state?
  
*... that a Demoman carrying an [[Eyelander]] will swing horizontally for non-critical hits and vertically downwards for critical hits in first person view, but will always swing vertically downwards in third person view?
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*...that a [[Spy]] can remove his own [[Sapper]] using the console command "destroy 4"?
 
 
*... that a [[Spy]] can remove his own [[Sapper]] using the console command "destroy 4"?
 
  
 
*...that in the Steam store, the TF2 banner pictures a RED [[Heavy]] wearing bullets on his left shoulder, yet he normally wears them on his right?
 
*...that in the Steam store, the TF2 banner pictures a RED [[Heavy]] wearing bullets on his left shoulder, yet he normally wears them on his right?
  
*...that the [[Engineer]]'s [[Pistol]], with 212 total ammo, has the most ammo of any weapons?
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*...that the [[Engineer]]'s [[Pistol]], with 212 total, has the most ammo of any weapons?
  
  
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*...that to date the Spy and the Soldier are the only ones who were presented as BLU in their own updates?
 
  
 
*...that if a Huntsman arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air?
 
*...that if a Huntsman arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air?
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*...that compression blasted projectiles, when hitting a opponent, will result in a [[Mini-crit]]?
 
*...that compression blasted projectiles, when hitting a opponent, will result in a [[Mini-crit]]?
  
*...that the [[Mercenary]] was originally called the Weekend Warrior?
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*...that the [[Mercenary]] was originally called the 'Weekend Warrior'?
  
*...the [[Pain Train]] is the first unlockable weapon usable by 2 classes?
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*...the [[Pain Train]] is the first weapon to have two different taunts animations that are different depending on which class is using it?  
 
 
*...the [[Pain Train]] is the first weapon to have 2 different taunts animations that are different depending on which class is using it?  
 
  
  
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*...that stunning the [[Soldier]] with the [[Sandman]] while he is taunting with the [[Equalizer]] will stop him from exploding?
 
*...that stunning the [[Soldier]] with the [[Sandman]] while he is taunting with the [[Equalizer]] will stop him from exploding?
 
*...that the [[Tribalman's Shiv]] was the first [[melee]] unlockable for [[Sniper]]?
 
  
 
*...that [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] and [[Eyelander]] are the only weapons that can decapitate?
 
*...that [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] and [[Eyelander]] are the only weapons that can decapitate?
  
 
*...that the [[Sandman]] originally disabled double-jumps?
 
*...that the [[Sandman]] originally disabled double-jumps?
 
*...that using the left-handed viewmodels are just complete reversals of the regular viewmodels?(Ex. Demoman's Bottle is dated to year 8081, etc.)
 
  
 
*...that the [[Control Point podcast]] ended after 100 episodes?
 
*...that the [[Control Point podcast]] ended after 100 episodes?
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*...that the [[Heavy]] can still throw his [[Sandvich]] while he is stunned, potentially saving his life?
 
*...that the [[Heavy]] can still throw his [[Sandvich]] while he is stunned, potentially saving his life?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] won't get an assist from lighted [[Huntsman]] arrow killing someone?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Golden Wrench]] is made out of [[Australium]], as seen on page 9 in the comic "[http://www.teamfortress.com/loosecanon/ Loose Canon]"?
 
*...that the [[Golden Wrench]] is made out of [[Australium]], as seen on page 9 in the comic "[http://www.teamfortress.com/loosecanon/ Loose Canon]"?
  
 
*...that the [[Hadouken]] can kill a [[Scout]] under the effect of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]?
 
*...that the [[Hadouken]] can kill a [[Scout]] under the effect of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]?
 
*...that the [[BLU]] [[Soldier]], [[RED]] [[Demoman]] and BLU [[Engineer]] are the only classes that have an official name?
 
  
 
*...that Robin Walkers [[Primeval Warrior]] Badge was given to him on August 24th, 1998 as seen [http://www.tf2items.com/id/robinwalker/ here]?
 
*...that Robin Walkers [[Primeval Warrior]] Badge was given to him on August 24th, 1998 as seen [http://www.tf2items.com/id/robinwalker/ here]?
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*...that you can destroy [[sticky bombs]] with [[melee]] weapons?
 
*...that you can destroy [[sticky bombs]] with [[melee]] weapons?
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*...that the [[Hadouken]], [[Kamikaze]] and [[Fencing]] are the only tauntkills that can destroy [[buildings]]?
 
*...that the [[Hadouken]], [[Kamikaze]] and [[Fencing]] are the only tauntkills that can destroy [[buildings]]?
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*...that the [[Engineer]] is the only class to receive unlockable weapons before his update?
 
*...that the [[Engineer]] is the only class to receive unlockable weapons before his update?
*...that the Engineer's grandfather, [[Non-player characters#Radigan Conagher|Radigan Conagher]] invented the Engineer's unlocks in 1850?
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*...that information related to the Engineer Update wasn't released day by day, but rather when 25 new [[Golden Wrench|Golden Wrenches]] were found?
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*...that the Engineer's grandfather, [[Non-player characters#Radigan Conagher|Radigan Conagher]], invented the Engineer's unlocks in 1850?
*...that when an Engineer dies and drops his [[Golden Wrench]], the skin reverts to the normal [[Wrench]]?
 
*...the [[Engineer]] is the only class to receive two different possible taunt kills, one with the [[Frontier Justice]], the other with the [[Gunslinger]]?
 
  
  
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*...the [[Demoman]] was the only class to receive an update without a [[primary]] unlock?
 
*...the [[Demoman]] was the only class to receive an update without a [[primary]] unlock?
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*...the [[Pyro]] on the Official Team Fortress 2 homepage has their gas mask on in reverse?
 
*...the [[Pyro]] on the Official Team Fortress 2 homepage has their gas mask on in reverse?
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*...the [[Sniper]] is the only other class able to deal fire-based damage other than the [[Pyro]]?
 
*...the [[Sniper]] is the only other class able to deal fire-based damage other than the [[Pyro]]?
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*...the [[Engineer]] sawed off his right hand to use the [[Gunslinger]]?
 
*...the [[Engineer]] sawed off his right hand to use the [[Gunslinger]]?
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*...that although the [[Frontier Justice]] has an achievement named after it, the two are not related in any way?
 
*...that although the [[Frontier Justice]] has an achievement named after it, the two are not related in any way?
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*...that the [[Heavy]] and the [[Medic]] are the only two classes not wearing any default headgear?
 
*...that the [[Heavy]] and the [[Medic]] are the only two classes not wearing any default headgear?
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*...that if you increase the view model field of view enough, you will see that the [[Spy]] does not bring his hand to the [[Ambassador]] to reload it?
 
*...that if you increase the view model field of view enough, you will see that the [[Spy]] does not bring his hand to the [[Ambassador]] to reload it?
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*...that if you use a [[taunt kill]] while someone is covered in [[Jarate]], it will show a critical taunt kill icon?
 
*...that if you use a [[taunt kill]] while someone is covered in [[Jarate]], it will show a critical taunt kill icon?
  
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*...that originally the [[Grenade Launcher]] held 6 pipe bombs per clip, but was changed to 4 to nerf and prevent spam although the model was never changed to 4?
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*...that a tombstone in harvest reads "R.I.P. The 10th Class"?
*...that the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] has had many changes since release like detonation reaction time to make demo more of a defensive class unlike the soldier?
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*...that the [[Kritzkrieg]] taunt was removed and re-added in a later patch, it heals the Medic useful for living when lit on fire?
 
*...that the [[Jarate]] was originally an April fools joke, it also appeared in the Meet the Sniper video?
 
*...that Valve expressed interest in a 10th class and is often joked upon, one example being a tombstone in a community map made office harvest reading "R.I.P. The 10th Class"?
 
 
*...that the acronyms for the Heavy's [[Killing Gloves of Boxing]] and the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]], K.G.B. and G.R.U. respectively, are also the acronyms of now-disbanded Russian Secret Services?
 
*...that the acronyms for the Heavy's [[Killing Gloves of Boxing]] and the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]], K.G.B. and G.R.U. respectively, are also the acronyms of now-disbanded Russian Secret Services?
*...that every class but the [[Demoman]], [[Soldier]] and [[Medic]] got new Medic call lines following the [[Engineer]] update?
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*...that the [[Engineer|Engineer's]] [[Mini_Sentry_Gun#Combat_Mini-Sentry_Gun|mini-sentry]] has the same statistics and characteristics (damage values, health etc.) as the autogun from the Team Fortress 2 demake: [[Gang Garrison 2]]?
 
*...that the [[Engineer|Engineer's]] [[Mini_Sentry_Gun#Combat_Mini-Sentry_Gun|mini-sentry]] has the same statistics and characteristics (damage values, health etc.) as the autogun from the Team Fortress 2 demake: [[Gang Garrison 2]]?
*...that the capture status indicator on the [[Head-up display|HUD]] for a [[Control point]] breaks with 16 or more players on the point?
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*...that the [[Frontier Justice]] does not have the shoulder-stock in 1st person?
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*...that the capture status indicator on the [[Head-up display|HUD]] for a [[Control point]] breaks with 16 or more players on the point?
  
  
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*...that it is possible to be killed whilst under the effects of an [[Ubercharge]], so long as your opponent either causes an environmental death, such as making contact with a blade in [[Sawmill]] or being pushed off of the edge of the map in [[Hightower]] or [[Thundermountain]], or is lucky enough to [[Telefrag]] you?
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*...that it is possible to be killed whilst under the effects of an [[Ubercharge]]?
*...that multiple Engineers hitting one building with their melee weapons causes it to build faster than one Engineer alone?
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*...the Demoman's Skullcutter is the only player-damaging weapon with no taunt?
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*...the Demoman's [[Scotsman Skullcutter]] is the only player-damaging weapon with no taunt?
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*...that the word "piss" is swear-filtered to "[[Jarate]]" on the Steam forums?  
 
*...that the word "piss" is swear-filtered to "[[Jarate]]" on the Steam forums?  
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*...that taunting with the [[Pain Train]] will cause the Demoman to drink from the end of his Pain Train and the Soldier to bang it on his head?  
 
*...that taunting with the [[Pain Train]] will cause the Demoman to drink from the end of his Pain Train and the Soldier to bang it on his head?  
*...that in ''Sam & Max 304: Beyond the Alley of the Dolls'', a BLU [[Dispenser]] makes a cameo appearance [http://img341.imageshack.us/f/samandmax.png/]? <!-- a Pic has ben added -->
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*...that in ''Sam & Max 304: Beyond the Alley of the Dolls'', a BLU [[Dispenser]] makes a cameo appearance [http://img341.imageshack.us/f/samandmax.png/]?
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*...that you can [[Assist]] yourself as a [[Spy]] by shooting a Building that you are sapping?
 
*...that you can [[Assist]] yourself as a [[Spy]] by shooting a Building that you are sapping?
*...that there are bright sunlit areas in [[Thunder Mountain]] even though no sun is visible shining in the sky?
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*...that in one of the [[BLU]] spawn rooms in [[Thunder Mountain]], there's a big glass window that has NPCs of a Blu Sniper, Pyro, Heavy, Spy, and Soilder, looking at a globe map and perform their taunts and Thriller dance?
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*...that on the map [[Thunder Mountain]], there is a Sniper hidden in the hills with a campfire and his camper van?
*... in [[Thunder Mountain]], there is a Sniper hidden in the hills with a campfire and his camper van?
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*...that the [[Demoman]] reloads all the grenades for the [[Grenade launcher]] into the same chamber?
 
*...that the [[Demoman]] reloads all the grenades for the [[Grenade launcher]] into the same chamber?
 
*...that the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] can be used to build an Uber Charge faster than usual?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Mad Milk]] shares the same liquid effect in first person as Boomer Bile in Left 4 Dead 2?
 
*...that the [[Mad Milk]] shares the same liquid effect in first person as Boomer Bile in Left 4 Dead 2?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] has a pink purse in his/her locker?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] has a pink purse in his/her locker?
 
*...that the [[Medic]] has significantly less weapons than every other class?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Scout]] receives a point for extinguishing burning team mates with the [[Mad Milk]]?
 
*...that the [[Scout]] receives a point for extinguishing burning team mates with the [[Mad Milk]]?
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*...that the dog tags worn by the [[Scout]] are blank?
 
*...that the dog tags worn by the [[Scout]] are blank?
 
*...that Vintage Pyrolean was supposed to be the name of the [[Vintage Merryweather]]?
 
  
 
*...that a [[Shotgun]] was depicted in the picture introducing the crafting system in the War Update, yet you cannot actually craft a shotgun at all?
 
*...that a [[Shotgun]] was depicted in the picture introducing the crafting system in the War Update, yet you cannot actually craft a shotgun at all?
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*...that the [[SMG]] was originally for the [[Scout]]?
 
*...that the [[SMG]] was originally for the [[Scout]]?
 
*...that the [[Dynamite pack]] was scrapped 2 times?
 
  
 
*...that the note in the [[Sniper]]'s camper van says "Tax in Post", which is a reference to the British TV show Only Fools and Horses?
 
*...that the note in the [[Sniper]]'s camper van says "Tax in Post", which is a reference to the British TV show Only Fools and Horses?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] is the only class in the game to possess weapons in all three weapon slots that can individually guarantee [[Critical hit]]s?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] is the only class in the game to possess weapons in all three weapon slots that can individually guarantee [[Critical hit]]s?
 
*...that the [[Alien Swarm Parasite]] hat was referenced in the review of alien swarm on G4's attack of the show?
 
  
 
*...that [[Hydro]] is the only official Territory Control map?
 
*...that [[Hydro]] is the only official Territory Control map?
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*...that the [[Familiar Fez]] is a reference to an Austin Powers movie?  
 
*...that the [[Familiar Fez]] is a reference to an Austin Powers movie?  
 
*...that during [[Meet the Spy]] the cigarette's color in the [[Spy]]'s hand changes from brown to white?
 
 
*...that an [[Engineer]] healed by his own [[Dispenser]] counts towards his [[Points]]?
 
  
 
*...that Valve had previously released an unrelated Half-Life Deathmatch map named [[Double Cross]]?
 
*...that Valve had previously released an unrelated Half-Life Deathmatch map named [[Double Cross]]?
  
 
*...that [[Saxton Hale]] is the owner of England?
 
*...that [[Saxton Hale]] is the owner of England?
 
*...that the bucket icons for the default [[weapons]] are based on [[beta weapons|beta designs]]?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Degreaser]] for Pyro shows the Degreaser kill icon if you destroy a building but a regular [[Flamethrower]] icon if you kill a player?
 
*...that the [[Degreaser]] for Pyro shows the Degreaser kill icon if you destroy a building but a regular [[Flamethrower]] icon if you kill a player?
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*...that the [[Rocket Jumper]] blocks all blast damage from the exploding pumpkins in [[Harvest]]?
 
*...that the [[Rocket Jumper]] blocks all blast damage from the exploding pumpkins in [[Harvest]]?
 
*...that with the release of the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], every class with base 125 health has an item that raises it to 150, except the [[Spy]]?
 
  
 
*...that when a player is covered in [[Mad Milk]], even if you go in the resupply locker, it won't be removed?
 
*...that when a player is covered in [[Mad Milk]], even if you go in the resupply locker, it won't be removed?
 
*...that since the introduction of the [[G.R.U.]], all classes with speeds < 100% now have ways of running faster?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Equalizer]] grenade taunt can be survived if you have the [[Rocket Jumper]] equipped?
 
*...that the [[Equalizer]] grenade taunt can be survived if you have the [[Rocket Jumper]] equipped?
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*...that the ingredients of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] and [[Crit-a-Cola]] are water, radiation and sugar?
 
*...that the ingredients of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] and [[Crit-a-Cola]] are water, radiation and sugar?
 
*...that the [[Meet the Sniper]] theme was inspired in this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3roS8cJRGEk song?]
 
 
*...that the [[Scout]] achievement 'Foul Territory' and the [[Demoman]] achievement 'He Who Celt It' have the same image?
 
  
 
*...that the [[Heavy]] achievement 'Crock Block' can be earned by having a critical rocket fired from the [[Rocket Jumper]] fired at him.
 
*...that the [[Heavy]] achievement 'Crock Block' can be earned by having a critical rocket fired from the [[Rocket Jumper]] fired at him.
  
 
*...that a single pair of [[Earbuds|Vintage Earbuds]] exist in the game?
 
*...that a single pair of [[Earbuds|Vintage Earbuds]] exist in the game?
 
*...that the coding used for training can be manipulated to be used as a campaign mode?
 
  
 
*...That [[Frontier Justice]] Maximum Critical cap is 35?
 
*...That [[Frontier Justice]] Maximum Critical cap is 35?
 
*...That, two unusual hats cannot be crafted into another unusual hat?
 
  
 
*...That [[crafting]] a untradable weapon with any weapon makes the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Backpack_Scrap_Metal.png scrap metal] untradable?
 
*...That [[crafting]] a untradable weapon with any weapon makes the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Backpack_Scrap_Metal.png scrap metal] untradable?
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*...that the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]] renders the wearer immune to the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]'s BOO! Taunt?
 
*...that the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]] renders the wearer immune to the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]'s BOO! Taunt?
  
*...that, excluding the [[Pyro]] and the [[Sniper]], every class has a taunt kill with a melee weapon?
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*...that every class except the [[Spy]] and [[Heavy]] has a weapon that fires projectiles?
 
 
*...that, every class except the [[Spy]] and [[Heavy]] has a weapon that fires projectiles?
 
 
 
*...that you can make almost all of the new weapons with just reclaimed metal and a additional weapon?
 
  
 
*...that there is a secret room under the map of Koth Harvest?
 
*...that there is a secret room under the map of Koth Harvest?
 
*...that a Pyro can also reflect a Sandman's baseball?
 
 
*...with some luck and very good aim, it is possible to stop a [[Rocket]] propelled by a [[Soldier]] or an [[Arrow]] propelled by a [[Sniper]] with the [[Huntsman]]?
 
  
 
*...that the old version of the [[Pyro]] in the beta version was a man?
 
*...that the old version of the [[Pyro]] in the beta version was a man?
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*...that after the [[Engineer]] update, there have been two More Gun theme songs, and they both have the same basic tune and song length?
 
*...that after the [[Engineer]] update, there have been two More Gun theme songs, and they both have the same basic tune and song length?
  
*...that, there is a console command able to Force Spawn the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]?
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*...that there is a console command able to Force Spawn the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]?
 
 
*...that item crafting system was added on december 17, 2009?
 
 
 
*...that you can craft every Polycount hat with 4 refined metals and one polycount weapons for the same class?
 
 
 
*...that unlockable item system was added on april 29, 2008?
 
 
 
*...that "Payload" mode was added on may 21, 2009?
 
  
 
*...that almost half the additions of TF2 come from the community?
 
*...that almost half the additions of TF2 come from the community?
  
*...that "King of the hill" mode was added on august 13, 2009?
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Revision as of 18:14, 7 November 2010

Currently displayed facts

  • ...that the music from the Kazotsky Kick taunt can be heard in the CS:GO map 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 the Soldier's Stash does not in any way, shape, or form promote smoking or gambling?




Facts suggestions

  • ...that the voice for the Administrator is Ellen McLain, the same voice for GLaDOS from Portal?
  • ...that Sawmill was the first official map to feature weather effects?
  • ...that the Sniper's father is more than slightly disappointed he did not become a doctor?
  • ...that Abraham Lincoln loves Arena Mode?
  • ...that a BLU Spy periodically appeared behind the RED Sniper in the Day 3 post of the Sniper Update before the Spy Update was ultimately revealed?
  • ...that in the Razorback update, the Dead Ringer can be seen in the 'dead' Spy's hand before it was officially announced?[1]




  • ...that Sawmill is built on top of an abandoned Spytech base?
  • ...that the Spy can change his skeleton in an excruciatingly painful but worthwhile fashion using his Crab-Walking Kit?
  • ...that on 17th May 2009, Meet the Spy was leaked onto YouTube?
  • ...that in Meet the Spy, the first hats for the Heavy and Sniper could be seen before they were officially revealed?




  • ...that if you join Saxton Hale's Jarate course, you also get an outline course for Drunken Boxing, Drunken Headbutting, Drunken Cry-Fighting, Drunken Apology-Making and Shaolin Drunken Knife Wrestling?
  • ...that Saxton Hale's Jarate pills triple the size of your kidneys, and as a side-effect causes your organs to shut down?




  • ...that some of the BLU emergency panels shown in Meet the Spy include: Depressed, Is Drunk, Lost Dracula, Is A Man, Is A Women, On Toilet, Opened Briefcase, On Break, Found Dracula, Mangled, Needs Roommate, Needs A Ride, Stole Car, Has Evil Twin, Leaked Video and Hungry?
  • ...that the Scout wears a left-handed Batter's Helmet, despite the fact he is a right-handed batter?
  • ...that a Pyros compression blast can help other classes get to places that are typically unreachable, (though the Pyro has to be on the opposing team to the recipient)?




  • ...that there is a one in ten chance that when taunting with the Disguise Kit, the Spy will do a (Spy)crab impression?
  • ...that the RED Spy refers to the BLU Scout's mother affectionately as "Ma Petite Chou-fleur", or "My Little Cauliflower"?




  • ...that the Sniper originally fired his Huntsman in a right-handed manner?
  • ...that the Pyro was the only class to receive a class update without receiving a new taunt?
  • ...that the Ambassador was originally able to shoot through multiple targets?


  • ...that the theme song has exactly nine beats at the end, the same number as there are classes?
  • ...that after the Scout touches the camera lens in Meet the Scout, he leaves a finger print that stays there the rest of the video?
  • ...that 'Mann Co.' can be rearranged as 'Con Man'?
  • ...that 2Fort takes place at 3:07 in the afternoon, as shown by the clock in the room at the top of the spiral staircase?




  • ...that the Medic and Demoman are the only classes without any weapons that fire bullets?
  • ...that the pressure tank on the Pyro's back is for air rather than fuel, as the fuel for the flamethrower is contained in a large kerosene gas tank inside the Flamethrower itself?
  • ...the class icon for the Demoman in the character selection screen is left-handed?




  • ...the Sniper only wears a left hand glove in the world view, but wears two in the player view?
  • ...that in Meet the Demoman the RED team comes out of the Attacking spawn, and BLU comes out of the Defending spawn?
  • ...that Pipeline matches take place at 3:07 AM, a 12 hour difference to 2fort's match time (3:07 PM)?
  • ...that the Dead Ringer does not have an in-game world model?
  • ...that Saxton Hale single-handedly wiped out the deadly Indonesian Berzerker Shark?




  • ...that the Spy fights with his Knife in his right hand, but fences with his left?
  • ...that reloading the Force-A-Nature after firing one shot will throw away the second round, effectively wasting it?
  • ...that the Dead Ringer image in the Gentleman Scoundrel Magazine had a button on the right side, while in-game the Dead Ringer has the button on the left side?
  • ...that in the world-view, the Sandman's ball is invisible when idle?
  • ...the Direct hit is the only weapon to have a brand name imprinted on it (the words MANN CO. appear on the scope)?




  • ...the Eyelander was first shown in the comic to have a gold hilt but this has not been seen in subsequent showings?[4]
  • ...the title outside the Soldier's residence states 'Mr. Jane Doe'. 'Jane Doe', however, is a term given to a female whose name is not known, generally in the military and during autopsy post-mortems?
  • ...the Pyro is the only class that is able to taunt attack with 2 different weapons: the Shotgun and the Flaregun?
  • ...that the Pyro was the first class to appear wielding an unlockable weapon in a 'Meet the Team' video?




  • ...that the Pyro was the first class able to do a Taunt kill?
  • ...that the Demoman is the only class who never speaks his native language of Highland Gaelic?
  • ...that the Soldier's Grenade taunt attack used to be survivable if you had the Gunboats equipped?
  • ...that the Heavy holds his Minigun much higher in first-person, than in third-person?
  • ...that if you kill a Soldier while he is performing the Kamikaze taunt, you will be credited with the kill with the grenade icon?
  • ...that the Soldier's Kamikaze is the only taunt attack capable of killing the user?




  • ...that in the early stages of the TF2 Beta, the Sniper taunts used Medic dialogue?
  • ...that a Sentry beeps once, twice or thrice according to its level whenever it switches direction in its "idle" state?
  • ...that a Spy can remove his own Sapper using the console command "destroy 4"?
  • ...that in the Steam store, the TF2 banner pictures a RED Heavy wearing bullets on his left shoulder, yet he normally wears them on his right?
  • ...that the Engineer's Pistol, with 212 total, has the most ammo of any weapons?




  • ...that to date, the Soldier has the most taunts in the game, with six in total?
  • ...that the Pyro, Heavy, and Spy are the only classes to have taunt attacks using one of their original taunts?
  • ...that Hotrod flips down over the Engineer's face when he is holding a building's blueprints?




  • ...that if a Huntsman arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air?
  • ...that compression blasted projectiles, when hitting a opponent, will result in a Mini-crit?
  • ...that the Mercenary was originally called the 'Weekend Warrior'?
  • ...the Pain Train is the first weapon to have two different taunts animations that are different depending on which class is using it?




  • ...that stunning the Soldier with the Sandman while he is taunting with the Equalizer will stop him from exploding?
  • ...that the Sandman originally disabled double-jumps?




  • ...that when the Engineer reloads his Pistol, he puts the clip in in reverse?




  • ...that the Syringe Gun and the Blutsauger are the only projectile (non hitscan) weapons that cannot be air-blasted?
  • ...that the Heavy can still throw his Sandvich while he is stunned, potentially saving his life?




  • ...that the Engineer is the only class to receive unlockable weapons before his update?
  • ...that the Engineer's grandfather, Radigan Conagher, invented the Engineer's unlocks in 1850?




  • ...the Demoman was the only class to receive an update without a primary unlock?
  • ...the Pyro on the Official Team Fortress 2 homepage has their gas mask on in reverse?
  • ...the Sniper is the only other class able to deal fire-based damage other than the Pyro?
  • ...that although the Frontier Justice has an achievement named after it, the two are not related in any way?
  • ...that the Heavy and the Medic are the only two classes not wearing any default headgear?
  • ...that if you increase the view model field of view enough, you will see that the Spy does not bring his hand to the Ambassador to reload it?
  • ...that if you use a taunt kill while someone is covered in Jarate, it will show a critical taunt kill icon?




  • ...that a tombstone in harvest reads "R.I.P. The 10th Class"?
  • ...that the capture status indicator on the HUD for a Control point breaks with 16 or more players on the point?




  • ...that it is possible to be killed whilst under the effects of an Ubercharge?
  • ...that the word "piss" is swear-filtered to "Jarate" on the Steam forums?
  • ...that taunting with the Pain Train will cause the Demoman to drink from the end of his Pain Train and the Soldier to bang it on his head?
  • ...that in Sam & Max 304: Beyond the Alley of the Dolls, a BLU Dispenser makes a cameo appearance [7]?
  • ...that you can Assist yourself as a Spy by shooting a Building that you are sapping?
  • ...that on the map Thunder Mountain, there is a Sniper hidden in the hills with a campfire and his camper van?


Add facts below this title

  • ...that the Demoman is the class with most melee items in the game with a total of seven?
  • ...that the Lugermorph was originally a scout weapon when they were given out?
  • ...that the Mad Milk shares the same liquid effect in first person as Boomer Bile in Left 4 Dead 2?
  • ...that the new kill symbols of the polycount weapons are a different shade to previous kill icons?
  • ...that health is not gained when shooting a cloaked enemy spy covered in Mad Milk?
  • ...that the Mad Milk, like the Jarate, can be used to locate invisible spies?
  • ...that the Pyro has a pink purse in his/her locker?
  • ...that the Scout receives a point for extinguishing burning team mates with the Mad Milk?
  • ...that the Camera Beard cost less in the Mann Co. Store than advertised in the Day 4 Sniper vs. Spy update?
  • ...that the Wrangler has no visible buttons or triggers, yet the Engineer is able to make his Sentry fire bullets and rockets by simply moving the joystick forward?
  • ...that the Soldier is the only class without any kind of secondary fire ability?
  • ...that the dog tags worn by the Scout are blank?
  • ...that a Shotgun was depicted in the picture introducing the crafting system in the War Update, yet you cannot actually craft a shotgun at all?
  • ...that the SMG was originally for the Scout?
  • ...that the note in the Sniper's camper van says "Tax in Post", which is a reference to the British TV show Only Fools and Horses?
  • ...that according to the Spy, rainbows make Scout cry?
  • ...that the Camera beard was added to the game because of popular demand?
  • ...that Valve Weapons are given to Valve members, and once had overpowered effects?
  • ...that the Pyro is the only class in the game to possess weapons in all three weapon slots that can individually guarantee Critical hits?
  • ...that Hydro is the only official Territory Control map?
  • ...that Meet the Engineer is the only "Meet the Team" video that does not feature a Team Fortress 2 map?
  • ...that Abraham Lincoln is the original BLU Pyro, part of the first mercenary team employed by Blutarch Mann?
  • ...that on pl_upward there are clocks near each spawn that tell the ACTUAL time?
  • ...that while reloading the Shortstop the Scout will hold the gun sideways in third-person or to other players, however he reloads it like a normal Pistol in first-person view?
  • ...that the Familiar Fez is a reference to an Austin Powers movie?
  • ...that Valve had previously released an unrelated Half-Life Deathmatch map named Double Cross?
  • ...that the Degreaser for Pyro shows the Degreaser kill icon if you destroy a building but a regular Flamethrower icon if you kill a player?
  • ...that when a player is covered in Mad Milk, jumping in water will not remove the effect?
  • ...that with the release of The Black Box for the Soldier, every class can now negate or prevent a Pyro's afterburn damage on their own?
  • ...that when a player is covered in Mad Milk, even if you go in the resupply locker, it won't be removed?
  • ...that the Mad Milk shows as "JAR" in the HUD?
  • ...that in the TF2 beta the Engineers glove was colored based on what team he's on?
  • ...that the Heavy achievement 'Crock Block' can be earned by having a critical rocket fired from the Rocket Jumper fired at him.
  • ...that every class except the Spy and Heavy has a weapon that fires projectiles?
  • ...that there is a secret room under the map of Koth Harvest?
  • ...that the old version of the Pyro in the beta version was a man?
  • ...that after the Engineer update, there have been two More Gun theme songs, and they both have the same basic tune and song length?
  • ...that almost half the additions of TF2 come from the community?


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