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*...that it is possible to land [[Mini-Crits]] using the [[Axtinguisher]] on an enemy [[Pyro]] or an enemy [[Sniper]] wearing the [[Darwin's Danger Shield]]?
 
*...that it is possible to land [[Mini-Crits]] using the [[Axtinguisher]] on an enemy [[Pyro]] or an enemy [[Sniper]] wearing the [[Darwin's Danger Shield]]?
 
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*...that it is possible to perform a [[Jumping#Flare_jump|flare jump]] using the [[Flare Gun]] at a very specific angle on some locations of the maps?
 
 
*...that it is possible to survive to perform the Soldier's [[Kamikaze]] taunt by colliding with a ceiling before the explosion part of the taunt?
 
*...that it is possible to survive to perform the Soldier's [[Kamikaze]] taunt by colliding with a ceiling before the explosion part of the taunt?
 
*...that the [[Your Eternal Reward]] is a reference to Aladdin?
 
*...that the [[Your Eternal Reward]] is a reference to Aladdin?
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*...that the only non-stock [[Soldier]] primary [[Weapons]] that have a hollow barrel are the [[Original]] and the [[Rocket Jumper]]?
 
*...that the only non-stock [[Soldier]] primary [[Weapons]] that have a hollow barrel are the [[Original]] and the [[Rocket Jumper]]?
 
*...that with the [[Lumbricus Lid]] equipped the [[Kamikaze]] taunt will have a unique [[Kill icon]]?
 
*...that with the [[Lumbricus Lid]] equipped the [[Kamikaze]] taunt will have a unique [[Kill icon]]?
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*...that there are [[RED]] Versions of the [[Mann vs. Machine]] robots in the files, but nowhere to be seen in-game?
 
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*...that there are [[RED]] Versions of the [[Mann vs. Machine]] robots in the files, but nowhere to be seen in-game?
 
 
*...that a fully [[Overheal|overhealed]] [[Heavy]] with the [[Fists of Steel]] active and under the effect of the [[Dalokohs Bar]] can survive a fully-charged [[Machina]] [[headshot]]?
 
*...that a fully [[Overheal|overhealed]] [[Heavy]] with the [[Fists of Steel]] active and under the effect of the [[Dalokohs Bar]] can survive a fully-charged [[Machina]] [[headshot]]?
 
*...that the [[Festive]] lights on some weapons are powered by [[List_of_companies|Bonk!]] batteries?
 
*...that the [[Festive]] lights on some weapons are powered by [[List_of_companies|Bonk!]] batteries?
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*...that it was revealed in the [[Comics]] that there were several teams hired by the [[Administrator]] named Vanguard, Echelon, and Citadel?
 
*...that it was revealed in the [[Comics]] that there were several teams hired by the [[Administrator]] named Vanguard, Echelon, and Citadel?
 
*...that there are a total of 160 weapons?
 
*...that there are a total of 160 weapons?
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*...that [[Scout]] has 7 older brothers and he is the youngest?
 
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*...that [[Scout]] has 7 older brothers and he is the youngest?
 
 
*...that the [[Engineer]] and [[Medic]] have the least amount of weapons?
 
*...that the [[Engineer]] and [[Medic]] have the least amount of weapons?
 
*...that the Scout and [[Pyro]] have the most amount of weapons?
 
*...that the Scout and [[Pyro]] have the most amount of weapons?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] has the most taunt kills?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] has the most taunt kills?
 
*...that in the [[Ghoul Box]], a cosmetic item for the [[Engineer]], it shows a hidden rat in its textures referencing the creator's late pet rat?
 
*...that in the [[Ghoul Box]], a cosmetic item for the [[Engineer]], it shows a hidden rat in its textures referencing the creator's late pet rat?
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*...that the [[Demoman]] was once poisoned in the comic, [[Old Wounds]], by nothing but food since he drinks alcohol a lot?
 
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*...that the [[Demoman]] was once poisoned in the comic, [[Old Wounds]], by nothing but food since he drinks alcohol a lot?
 
 
*...that the [[Nessie's Nine Iron]], a melee reskin for Demoman, is a reference to the legendary Scottish monster, the [[w:Loch Ness Monster|Loch Ness Monster]]?
 
*...that the [[Nessie's Nine Iron]], a melee reskin for Demoman, is a reference to the legendary Scottish monster, the [[w:Loch Ness Monster|Loch Ness Monster]]?
 
*...that the [[Spy]] is known to speak phrases in French, Spanish and Italian?
 
*...that the [[Spy]] is known to speak phrases in French, Spanish and Italian?
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*...that the [[Shred Alert]] has its own unused kill icon?
 
*...that the [[Shred Alert]] has its own unused kill icon?
 
*...that the [[Sentry Buster]] uses the animations and hitboxes of a Giant Demoman Robot, and thus can be headshotted?
 
*...that the [[Sentry Buster]] uses the animations and hitboxes of a Giant Demoman Robot, and thus can be headshotted?
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*...that [[Saxton Hale]] fought a lion while cutting his hair?
 
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*...that [[Saxton Hale]] fought a lion while cutting his hair?
 
 
*...that the [[Medic]] appeared to have various organs from various exotic creatures in his fridge in [[Meet the Medic]], including a Loch Ness hamster?
 
*...that the [[Medic]] appeared to have various organs from various exotic creatures in his fridge in [[Meet the Medic]], including a Loch Ness hamster?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] can reflect [[Rescue Ranger]] bolts and [[Crusader's Crossbow]] syringes?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] can reflect [[Rescue Ranger]] bolts and [[Crusader's Crossbow]] syringes?
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*...that in [[Meet the Spy]] while [[Spy]] fights with the [[Medic]], after knocking his glasses into the air a [[Half-Life 2]] crate prop appears?
 
*...that in [[Meet the Spy]] while [[Spy]] fights with the [[Medic]], after knocking his glasses into the air a [[Half-Life 2]] crate prop appears?
 
*...that the [[Bread Bite]] has 2 completely unique inspect animations, unlike the rest of Heavy's gloves?
 
*...that the [[Bread Bite]] has 2 completely unique inspect animations, unlike the rest of Heavy's gloves?
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*...that [[Archimedes]] used to be a wedding dove, before the [[Medic]] stole the catering van used for the prime minister's wedding where Archimedes was situated?
 
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*...that [[Archimedes]] used to be a wedding dove, before the [[Medic]] stole the catering van used for the prime minister's wedding where Archimedes was situated?
 
 
*...that the [[Flame Thrower]] and [[Knife]] are the single class weapons with the most [[reskins]]?
 
*...that the [[Flame Thrower]] and [[Knife]] are the single class weapons with the most [[reskins]]?
 
*...that [[Sinshine]] became an official map added in the [[Scream Fortress 2015]] event, before its non-Halloween counterpart [[Sunshine]] which was added in [[Meet your Match]]?
 
*...that [[Sinshine]] became an official map added in the [[Scream Fortress 2015]] event, before its non-Halloween counterpart [[Sunshine]] which was added in [[Meet your Match]]?
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*...that [[Medic]]'s pet [[Archimedes]], had his name based off of a real scientist that studied physics?
 
*...that [[Medic]]'s pet [[Archimedes]], had his name based off of a real scientist that studied physics?
 
*...that [[TF2]] had [[grenades]] in it at some point?
 
*...that [[TF2]] had [[grenades]] in it at some point?
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*...that the bobblehead in [[Meet the Sniper]] was originally supposed to be an "[[List of companies|Old Geezer]]" instead of the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]]?
 
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*...that the bobblehead in [[Meet the Sniper]] was originally supposed to be an "[[List of companies|Old Geezer]]" instead of the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]]?
 
 
*...that [[Pier]] has a secret disco room behind the vent in BLU spawn?
 
*...that [[Pier]] has a secret disco room behind the vent in BLU spawn?
 
*...that when you suicide in spawn, you can immediately respawn by changing classes?
 
*...that when you suicide in spawn, you can immediately respawn by changing classes?
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*...that there are exactly 21 bars in the loading screen?
 
*...that there are exactly 21 bars in the loading screen?
 
*...that the Spy has the most class-exclusive weapon reskins, at 8?
 
*...that the Spy has the most class-exclusive weapon reskins, at 8?
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*...that healing beams from the [[Medi Gun]] and its alternatives, [[Dispenser]], [[Payload]] cart, and team leaders in [[Player Destruction]] mode decrease the duration of [[Jarate]] and [[Mad Milk]] effects?
 
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*...that healing beams from the [[Medi Gun]] and its alternatives, [[Dispenser]], [[Payload]] cart, and team leaders in [[Player Destruction]] mode decrease the duration of [[Jarate]] and [[Mad Milk]] effects?
 
 
*...that disguising as a friendly [[Spy]] with the [[Disguise Kit]] will simply remove your disguise?
 
*...that disguising as a friendly [[Spy]] with the [[Disguise Kit]] will simply remove your disguise?
 
*...that there were plans to add female versions of the mercenaries?
 
*...that there were plans to add female versions of the mercenaries?
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*...that Valve used motion-capture for some of the scenes in [[Expiration Date]]?
 
*...that Valve used motion-capture for some of the scenes in [[Expiration Date]]?
 
*...that {{code|tf_hud_notification_show_count_ghost_controls_no_respawn}} is the biggest console command present in TF2?
 
*...that {{code|tf_hud_notification_show_count_ghost_controls_no_respawn}} is the biggest console command present in TF2?
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*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first character to get a [[Taunt kill]]?
 
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*...that the [[Pyro]] was the first character to get a [[Taunt kill]]?
 
 
*...that the [[Soldier]] got rejected from all branches of the US military during WWII?
 
*...that the [[Soldier]] got rejected from all branches of the US military during WWII?
 
*...that the [[Your Eternal Reward]] resembles the TFC knife?
 
*...that the [[Your Eternal Reward]] resembles the TFC knife?
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*...that [[Robin Walker]], [[John Cook]], and [[Ian Caughley]] originally created [[Team Fortress|''QTF'']] just because they wanted a [[Classes|multiclass]] version of Quake for their own use?
 
*...that [[Robin Walker]], [[John Cook]], and [[Ian Caughley]] originally created [[Team Fortress|''QTF'']] just because they wanted a [[Classes|multiclass]] version of Quake for their own use?
 
*...that the [[Gas Grenade]] is a [[scrapped]] grenade weapon that was to be used by the [[Spy]]?
 
*...that the [[Gas Grenade]] is a [[scrapped]] grenade weapon that was to be used by the [[Spy]]?
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*...that the first time the [[engineer]] is seen without his goggles is in the loose cannon comic?
 
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*...that the first time the [[engineer]] is seen without his goggles is in the loose cannon comic?
 
 
*...that some cosmetic hats and bot heads from [[MVM]] are available on the Steam community marketplace for SteamVR?
 
*...that some cosmetic hats and bot heads from [[MVM]] are available on the Steam community marketplace for SteamVR?
 
*...that the [[Detpack]] is a weapon in the classic ''Team Fortress'' games and is only used by the [[Demoman (Classic)|Demoman]]?
 
*...that the [[Detpack]] is a weapon in the classic ''Team Fortress'' games and is only used by the [[Demoman (Classic)|Demoman]]?
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*...that the [[C.A.P.P.E.R]] is the same weapon used by the 'captain' of the space movie [[BLU]] watches in the [[Invasion Update]] trailer?
 
*...that the [[C.A.P.P.E.R]] is the same weapon used by the 'captain' of the space movie [[BLU]] watches in the [[Invasion Update]] trailer?
 
*...that there are 7 items that can be both [[Strange]] and [[Genuine]] quality?
 
*...that there are 7 items that can be both [[Strange]] and [[Genuine]] quality?
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*...that the [[ghost]] of Zepheniah Mann is still wearing his [[Ghastly Gibus]]?
 
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*...that the [[ghost]] of Zepheniah Mann is still wearing his [[Ghastly Gibus]]?
 
 
*...that the [[Heavy]]'s stock [[melee]] was originally a Lead Pipe?
 
*...that the [[Heavy]]'s stock [[melee]] was originally a Lead Pipe?
 
*...that the [[Shortstop]] was originally supposed to slow down players on hit, but never functioned properly?
 
*...that the [[Shortstop]] was originally supposed to slow down players on hit, but never functioned properly?

Revision as of 16:30, 23 March 2022

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  • ...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?


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  • ...that the Engineer and Medic have the least amount of weapons?
  • ...that the Scout and Pyro have the most amount of weapons?
  • ...that the only taunt you can unlock for free is the Director's Vision?
  • ...that the Pyro has the most taunt kills?
  • ...that in the Ghoul Box, a cosmetic item for the Engineer, it shows a hidden rat in its textures referencing the creator's late pet rat?
  • ...that the Demoman was once poisoned in the comic, Old Wounds, by nothing but food since he drinks alcohol a lot?


  • ...that the Medic appeared to have various organs from various exotic creatures in his fridge in Meet the Medic, including a Loch Ness hamster?
  • ...that the Pyro can reflect Rescue Ranger bolts and Crusader's Crossbow syringes?
  • ...that in the Scout update, if you sent a letter to Mann Co. ordering a Force-A-Nature, you would get a letter from Saxton Hale saying they were out of stock, but in The Contract comic, they were overstocked?
  • ...that in Meet the Spy while Spy fights with the Medic, after knocking his glasses into the air a Half-Life 2 crate prop appears?
  • ...that the Bread Bite has 2 completely unique inspect animations, unlike the rest of Heavy's gloves?
  • ...that Archimedes used to be a wedding dove, before the Medic stole the catering van used for the prime minister's wedding where Archimedes was situated?


  • ...that Pier has a secret disco room behind the vent in BLU spawn?
  • ...that when you suicide in spawn, you can immediately respawn by changing classes?
  • ...that collecting heads with the Eyelander or its reskins also increases your Shield bash damage?
  • ...that there are exactly 21 bars in the loading screen?
  • ...that the Spy has the most class-exclusive weapon reskins, at 8?
  • ...that healing beams from the Medi Gun and its alternatives, Dispenser, Payload cart, and team leaders in Player Destruction mode decrease the duration of Jarate and Mad Milk effects?

  • ...that disguising as a friendly Spy with the Disguise Kit will simply remove your disguise?
  • ...that there were plans to add female versions of the mercenaries?
  • ...that at low health the Shahanshah does the most melee damage in the game, dealing just 3 more points than the Scotsman's Skullcutter?
  • ...that Valve used motion-capture for some of the scenes in Expiration Date?
  • ...that tf_hud_notification_show_count_ghost_controls_no_respawn is the biggest console command present in TF2?
  • ...that the Pyro was the first character to get a Taunt kill?



  • ...that the Heavy's stock melee was originally a Lead Pipe?
  • ...that the Shortstop was originally supposed to slow down players on hit, but never functioned properly?
  • ...that the Spy is the only class in the game with a custom PDA?


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