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*...that in the [[Razorback]] update, the [[Dead Ringer]] can be seen in the 'dead' Spy's hand before it was officially announced?[http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day03_english.htm]
 
*...that in the [[Razorback]] update, the [[Dead Ringer]] can be seen in the 'dead' Spy's hand before it was officially announced?[http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day03_english.htm]
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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?
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*...that in [[Meet the Spy]], the first [[hats]] for the Heavy and Sniper could be seen before they were officially revealed?
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*...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] is in a relationship with the [[BLU]] [[Scout's mother]]?
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*...that at the end of [[Meet the Spy]] he stabs the [[Heavy]] and [[Soldier]] to the tune of the ending flourish?
  
  
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*...that on 17th May 2009, [[Meet the Spy]] was leaked onto YouTube?
 
*...that on 17th May 2009, [[Meet the Spy]] was leaked onto YouTube?
 
*...that at the end of [[Meet the Spy]] he stabs the [[Heavy]] and [[Soldier]] to the tune of the ending flourish?
 
 
*...that in [[Meet the Spy]], the first [[hats]] for the Heavy and Sniper could be seen before they were officially revealed?
 
 
*...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] is in a relationship with the [[BLU]] [[Scout's mother]]?
 
 
 
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*...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 the [[Medic]] was the only [[class]] not to receive a [[taunt attack]] in his own update?
 
*...that the [[Medic]] was the only [[class]] not to receive a [[taunt attack]] in his own update?
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*...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?
  
  
 
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*...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 in [[Meet the Spy]], the [[BLU]] [[Sniper]] holds the [[Sniper Rifle]] left-handed?
 
*...that in [[Meet the Spy]], the [[BLU]] [[Sniper]] holds the [[Sniper Rifle]] left-handed?
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*...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]]?
 
*...that a [[Pyro]] can set [[Huntsman]] arrows on [[fire]]?
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*...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?
  
*...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] refers to the [[BLU]] [[Scout's mother]] affectionately as "Ma Petite Chou-fleur", or "My Little Cauliflower"?
 
  
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*...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 [[Sniper]] originally fired his [[Huntsman]] in a right-handed manner?
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*...that the [[Ambassador]] was originally able to shoot through multiple targets?
 
*...that the [[Ambassador]] was originally able to shoot through multiple targets?
 
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*...that the theme song has exactly nine beats at the end, the same number as there are [[classes]]?
 
*...that the theme song has exactly nine beats at the end, the same number as there are [[classes]]?
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*...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 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 [[Sniper]]'s voice actor, [[John Patrick Lowrie]], is married to [[Ellen McLain]], voice actress for the the [[Administrator]]?
  
 
*...that the [[Medic]] and [[Demoman]] are the only classes without any weapons that fire bullets?
 
*...that the [[Medic]] and [[Demoman]] are the only classes without any weapons that fire bullets?
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*...that in [[Meet the Engineer]] the back of the truck behind the RED Engineer is filled with BLU [[Intelligence]] Cases?
 
*...that in [[Meet the Engineer]] the back of the truck behind the RED Engineer is filled with BLU [[Intelligence]] Cases?
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*...that the [[Spy]] fights with his [[Knife]] in his right hand, but fences with his left?
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*...that reloading the [[Force-A-Nature]] after firing one shot will throw away the second round, effectively wasting it?
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*...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?
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*...that in the world-view, the [[Sandman]]'s ball is invisible when idle?
  
  
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*...that [[Saxton Hale]] single-handedly wiped out the deadly Indonesian Berzerker Shark?
 
*...that [[Saxton Hale]] single-handedly wiped out the deadly Indonesian Berzerker Shark?
 
 
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*...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 [[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 [[Eyelander]] was first shown in the comic to have a gold hilt but this has not been seen in subsequent showings?[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/demo/04.htm]
 
*...the [[Eyelander]] was first shown in the comic to have a gold hilt but this has not been seen in subsequent showings?[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/demo/04.htm]
  
 
*...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 [[wikipedia:autopsy post-mortems|autopsy post-mortems]]?
 
*...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 [[wikipedia:autopsy post-mortems|autopsy post-mortems]]?
 
*...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]]?
 
 
*...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 [[Soldier]]'s [[Kamikaze]] is the only taunt attack capable of killing the user?
 
*...that the [[Soldier]]'s [[Kamikaze]] is the only taunt attack capable of killing the user?
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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]]?
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*...it is possible to critical-hit a [[Pyro]] with the [[Axtinguisher]]?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first class to appear wielding an unlockable weapon in a '[[Meet the Team]]' video?
  
  
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*...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, has the most ammo of any weapons?
 
 
 
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*...that to date, the [[Soldier]] has the most taunts in the game, with six in total?
 
*...that to date, the [[Soldier]] has the most taunts in the game, with six in total?
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*...that [[Hotrod]] flips down over the [[Engineer]]'s face when he is holding a building's blueprints?
 
*...that [[Hotrod]] flips down over the [[Engineer]]'s face when he is holding a building's blueprints?
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*...that if a Huntsman arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air?
  
  
 
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*...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 compression blasted projectiles, when hitting a opponent, will result in a [[Mini-crit]]?
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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 two 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?
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*...that the [[Sandvich]] was the first item to have its own [[Meet the Team]] video?
 
*...that the [[Sandvich]] was the first item to have its own [[Meet the Team]] video?
  
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*...that when the [[Engineer]] reloads his [[Pistol]], he puts the clip in in reverse?
  
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*...that the [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] originally had the [[Bottle]] sound?
  
  
*...that when the [[Engineer]] reloads his [[Pistol]], he puts the clip in in reverse?
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*...that the [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] originally had the [[Bottle]] sound?
 
  
 
*...that when you equip [[Crit-a-Cola]] in the weapons [[loadout]] menu, it shows the [[Scout]] holding a [[RED]] [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]?
 
*...that when you equip [[Crit-a-Cola]] in the weapons [[loadout]] menu, it shows the [[Scout]] holding a [[RED]] [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]?
  
 
*...that by [[healing]] an enemy [[Spy]] a [[Medic]] can get teamkill [[assist]]s?
 
*...that by [[healing]] an enemy [[Spy]] a [[Medic]] can get teamkill [[assist]]s?
 
 
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*...that the [[Syringe Gun]] and the [[Blutsauger]] are the only projectile (non hitscan) weapons that cannot be air-blasted?
 
*...that the [[Syringe Gun]] and the [[Blutsauger]] are the only projectile (non hitscan) weapons that cannot be air-blasted?
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*...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 [[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 the Engineer's grandfather, [[Non-player characters#Radigan Conagher|Radigan Conagher]], invented the Engineer's unlocks in 1850?
  
 
*...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 [[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]]?
 
*...the [[Engineer]] sawed off his right hand to use the [[Gunslinger]]?
 
  
 
*...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 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 a tombstone in harvest reads "R.I.P. The 10th Class"?
  
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*...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 a tombstone in harvest reads "R.I.P. The 10th Class"?
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*...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 [[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?
 
*...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]]?
 
*...that it is possible to be killed whilst under the effects of an [[Ubercharge]]?
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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 on the map [[Thunder Mountain]], there is a Sniper hidden in the hills with a campfire and his camper van?
 
  
  
 
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*...that the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]] has the same effects of a [[Eyelander]] but in a different model?
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*...that the [[Demoman]] is the class with most melee items in the game with a total of seven?
 
*...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?
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*...that the [[Lugermorph]] was originally a scout weapon?
  
 
*...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?
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*...that the new kill symbols of the polycount weapons are a different shade to previous kill icons?
 
*...that the new kill symbols of the polycount weapons are a different shade to previous kill icons?
 
*...that the [[Shortstop]] has a higher DPS (damage per second) than both the [[Scattergun]] and [[Force 'a' Nature]]?
 
  
 
*...that health is not gained when shooting a cloaked enemy spy covered in [[Mad Milk]]?
 
*...that health is not gained when shooting a cloaked enemy spy covered in [[Mad Milk]]?
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*...that the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] do the least damage of all melee weapons?
 
*...that the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] do the least damage of all melee weapons?
  
*...that the [[Mad Milk]], like the [[Jarate]], can be used to locate invisible spies?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] has a pink purse in their locker?
 
 
*...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, similar to the [[Jarate]], being healed by a [[dispenser]] or [[medic]] will cause the affect of the [[Mad Milk]] to wear off faster?
 
 
 
*...that the [[Camera Beard]] cost less in the Mann Co. Store than advertised in the [http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/images/04_background.jpg Day 4] Sniper vs. Spy update?
 
 
 
*...that the [[Alien Swarm Parasite]] is the first item to be unlocked from another game?
 
 
 
*...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 one of the early versions of [[plr_pipeline]] was set during daytime, as seen in the [[Scout update]]'s third page displaying [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]]?
 
 
 
*...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 [[Gunslinger]] and the [[Übersaw]] have the only [[Taunt kills]] without an associated achievement?
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*...that the [[Alien Swarm Parasite]] was the first item to be unlocked from the achievements of another game?
  
 
*...that the [[SMG]] was originally for the [[Scout]]?
 
*...that the [[SMG]] was originally for the [[Scout]]?
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*...that according to the [[Spy]], rainbows make [[Scout]] cry?
 
*...that according to the [[Spy]], rainbows make [[Scout]] cry?
 
*...that the [[Direct Hit]], the [[Buff Banner]] and the [[Equalizer]] were hidden in the War update pages?
 
 
*...that [[Saxton Hale]] invented [[Jarate]] by kicking a chair across the room?
 
 
*...that the [[Camera beard]] was added to the game because of popular demand?
 
  
 
*...that [[Community weapons|Community Weapons]] are given to valuable community contributors?
 
*...that [[Community weapons|Community Weapons]] are given to valuable community contributors?
  
 
*...that [[Developer weapons|Valve Weapons]] are given to Valve members, and once had overpowered effects?
 
*...that [[Developer weapons|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 hit]]s?
 
 
*...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 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]]?
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*...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?
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*...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 while having the [[Mad Milk]] and the [[Shortstop]] equipped, the [[Scout]] has the same taunt for both weapons?
 
  
 
*...that the reload for the [[Shortstop]] is a combination of the [[Pistol]]'s And The [[Force-A-Nature]]'s reload animation?
 
*...that the reload for the [[Shortstop]] is a combination of the [[Pistol]]'s And The [[Force-A-Nature]]'s reload animation?
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*...that the [[Sydney Sleeper]] shoots using compressed air?
 
*...that the [[Sydney Sleeper]] shoots using compressed air?
  
*...that [[Rarity|vintage weapons]] are weapons crafted or found before the [[Mann-Conomy Update]]?
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*...that the [[Familiar Fez]] is a reference to an Austin Powers movie character?  
 
 
*...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 Valve had previously released an unrelated Half-Life Deathmatch map named [[Double Cross]]?
 
*...that [[Saxton Hale]] is the owner of England?
 
 
*...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 with the release of the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], every class except for the [[Sniper]] and [[Spy]] can directly heal themselves?
 
  
 
*...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 when a player is covered in [[Mad Milk]], even if you go in the resupply locker, it won't be removed?
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*...that when a player is covered in [[Mad Milk]], even if you touch a resupply locker it won't be removed?
  
 
*...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?
 
*...that the [[Mad Milk]] shows as "JAR" in the HUD?
 
  
 
*...that Valve's [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Announcer.png Announcer] is based on a [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Theannouncer.jpg fan art] made by makani?
 
*...that Valve's [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Announcer.png Announcer] is based on a [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Theannouncer.jpg fan art] made by makani?
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*...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 [[Frontier Justice]] Maximum Critical cap is 35?
 
 
*...That [[crafting]] a untradable weapon with any weapon makes the [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Backpack_Scrap_Metal.png scrap metal] untradable?
 
  
 
*...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 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 there is a secret room under the map of Koth Harvest?
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*...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?
  
*...that after the [[Engineer]] update, there have been two More Gun theme songs, and they both have the same basic tune and song length?
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*...that after the [[Engineer]] update, there have been two more variations on the More Gun theme song?
 
 
*...that there is a console command able to Force Spawn the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]?
 
  
 
*...that almost half the additions of TF2 come from the community?
 
*...that almost half the additions of TF2 come from the community?

Revision as of 22:18, 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 on the map Thunder Mountain, there is a Sniper hidden in the hills with a campfire and his camper van?
  • ...that in Meet the Spy, the first hats for the Heavy and Sniper could be seen before they were officially revealed?




  • ...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 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?
  • ...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 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?
  • ...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?




  • ...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?
  • ...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 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 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?


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  • ...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?
  • ...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 Pyro has a pink purse in their locker?
  • ...that the Alien Swarm Parasite was the first item to be unlocked from the achievements of another game?
  • ...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 Valve Weapons are given to Valve members, and once had overpowered effects?
  • ...that Meet the Engineer is the only "Meet the Team" video that does not feature a Team Fortress 2 map?
  • ...that on pl_upward there are clocks near each spawn that tell the actual time?
  • ...that the Familiar Fez is a reference to an Austin Powers movie character?
  • ...that Valve had previously released an unrelated Half-Life Deathmatch map named Double Cross?
  • ...that when a player is covered in Mad Milk, even if you touch a resupply locker it won't be removed?
  • ...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 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 variations on the More Gun theme song?
  • ...that almost half the additions of TF2 come from the community?
  • ...that Team Fortress 2 was first announced in 1998?

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