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*...that the [[Medic]] and the [[Demoman]] are the only classes not to have bullet-based weapons?
 
*...that the [[Medic]] and the [[Demoman]] are the only classes not to have bullet-based weapons?
  
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*...that you cannot outsmart bullets?
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*...that you can stop a [[Soldier]] from doing the [[Kamikaze]] [[taunt]] by [[airblast]]ing him, but he will continue to perform the animations?
  
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*...that you can stop a [[Soldier]] from doing the [[Kamikaze]] [[taunt]] by [[airblast]]ing him, but he will continue doing the animations?
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*...that in [[Meet the Spy]], when the [[Spy]] disguises as a [[Medic]] his eyebrows don't change?
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*...that in [[Meet the Spy]] when the [[Spy]] disguises as a [[Medic]] his eyebrows don't change?
 
  
 
*...that the intersecting paint lines on the [[Chargin' Targe]] form the Team Fortress logo?
 
*...that the intersecting paint lines on the [[Chargin' Targe]] form the Team Fortress logo?
  
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*...that the [[Demoman]]'s arm emblem was a piece of TNT, his old default primary weapon before being changed to a Stickybomb?
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*...that the [[Demoman]]'s arm emblem was a piece of TNT, his old default primary weapon before being changed to a [[Stickybomb Launcher|Sticky Bomb]]?
  
 
*...that the [[Mann Co. Supply Crate]] made its first appearance in the [[Mac Update trailer]]?
 
*...that the [[Mann Co. Supply Crate]] made its first appearance in the [[Mac Update trailer]]?
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*...that the [[SMG]] was originally intended for the [[Scout]]?
 
*...that the [[SMG]] was originally intended for the [[Scout]]?
  
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*...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 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 [[Respectless Rubber Glove]] was the first item in-game to get [[jigglebones]]?
 
*...that the [[Respectless Rubber Glove]] was the first item in-game to get [[jigglebones]]?
  
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*...that according to the [[Spy]], rainbows make [[Scout]] cry?
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*...that according to the [[Spy]], rainbows make the [[Scout]] cry?
  
 
*...that [[Community weapons|Community Weapons]] are given to valuable community contributors?
 
*...that [[Community weapons|Community Weapons]] are given to valuable community contributors?
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*...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?
  
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*...that Meet the [[Engineer]] is the only "Meet the Team" video that does not feature a Team Fortress 2 map?
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*...that [[Meet the Engineer]] is the only "Meet the Team" video that does not feature a Team Fortress 2 map?
  
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*...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]] was the original BLU Pyro, part of the first mercenary team employed by [[Blutarch Mann]]?
  
 
*...that on [[pl_upward|Upward]], there are clocks near each spawn that tell the actual time?
 
*...that on [[pl_upward|Upward]], there are clocks near each spawn that tell the actual time?
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*...that the [[Rocket Jumper]] and [[Sticky Jumper]] block all blast damage from the exploding pumpkins in [[Harvest]]?
 
*...that the [[Rocket Jumper]] and [[Sticky Jumper]] block all blast damage from the exploding pumpkins in [[Harvest]]?
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*...that when a player is covered in [[Mad Milk]], it won't be removed until it wears off, even if you touch a [[Respawn#Areas|resupply locker]]?
 
  
 
*...that Valve's [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Announcer.png Announcer] is based on a [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Theannouncer.jpg piece of 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 piece of fan art] made by Makani?
  
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*...that in the TF2 beta the [[Engineer]]'s glove was colored based on what team he's on?
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*...that in the TF2 beta, the [[Engineer]]'s glove was colored based upon which team he was on?
  
 
*...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?
  
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*...that the [[Heavy]] achievement Crock Block can be earned by having a critical rocket fired from the [[Rocket Jumper]] fired at him?
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*...that the [[Heavy]] achievement "Crock Block" can be earned by having a critical rocket fired from the [[Rocket Jumper]] fired at him?
  
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*...that a single pair of [[Earbuds|Vintage Earbuds]] exist in the game?
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*...that only a single pair of [[Earbuds|Vintage Earbuds]] exist in the game?
  
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*...that the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]] and the [[Saxton Hale Mask]] renders the wearer immune to the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]'s BOO! Taunt?
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*...that the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]] and the [[Saxton Hale Mask]] render the wearer immune to the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]]'s "BOO!" taunt?
  
 
*...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 [[Backburner]] originally boosted the Pyro's maximum health by 50?
 
*...that the [[Backburner]] originally boosted the Pyro's maximum health by 50?
  
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*...that the [[Demoman]] and the [[Medic]] are the only classes without the ability of causing harm beyond a certain distance, as their only ranged weapons shoot [[projectiles]] that arc over distance ?
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*...that the [[Demoman]] and the [[Medic]] are the only classes without the ability to cause harm beyond a certain distance, as their only ranged weapons shoot [[projectiles]] that arc over distance?
  
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*...that when the [[Engineer]] and the [[Scout]] have the [[Lugermorph]] equipped, when they reload, they actually put an invisible clip in it?
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*...that when the [[Engineer]] and the [[Scout]] reload the [[Lugermorph]], they actually use an invisible clip?
  
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*...that when the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]] has less than 50% health, he changes the way he holds his weapon to single handed like the [[Bottle]]?
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*...that when the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]] has less than 50% health, he changes the way he holds his weapon and uses one hand?
  
 
*...that the portrait of [[Non-player characters#Blutarch and Redmond Mann|Redmond and Blutarch]] in [[Mann Manor]] was added by Valve?
 
*...that the portrait of [[Non-player characters#Blutarch and Redmond Mann|Redmond and Blutarch]] in [[Mann Manor]] was added by Valve?
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*...that on [[Thunder Mountain]], the [[Soldier]] can be seen lecturing the team?
 
*...that on [[Thunder Mountain]], the [[Soldier]] can be seen lecturing the team?
  
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*...that when you win a round while using [[Engineer]] and holding the [[Frontier Justice]], your gun will only glow for the first shot but will nonetheless still deal crits?
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*...that when you win a round while using [[Engineer]] and holding the [[Frontier Justice]], your gun will only glow for the first shot but will nonetheless still deal critical hits?
  
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*...that if a [[Soldier]] has the [[Rocket Jumper]] and [[Equalizer]] equipped he can perform the [[Kamikaze]] taunt without damaging himself? This is also a way of [[Concussion Jumping]].
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*...that if a [[Soldier]] has the [[Rocket Jumper]] and [[Equalizer]] equipped he can perform the [[Kamikaze]] taunt without damaging himself?  
  
 
*...that all [[Wiki Cap|Wiki Caps]] have a [[rarity]] of either [[Rarity#Community_items|Community]] or [[Rarity#Self-Made_items|Self-Made]]?
 
*...that all [[Wiki Cap|Wiki Caps]] have a [[rarity]] of either [[Rarity#Community_items|Community]] or [[Rarity#Self-Made_items|Self-Made]]?
  
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*...that the [[ghost]] of [[Non-player_characters#Zepheniah_Mann_and_Company|Zepheniah Mann]] on [[Harvest]] appears at a hidden room when not spawned?
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*...that the [[ghost]] of [[Non-player_characters#Zepheniah_Mann_and_Company|Zepheniah Mann]] on [[Harvest]] appears in a hidden room when not spawned?
  
 
*...that not all the phrases spoken by the characters have been translated into Russian?
 
*...that not all the phrases spoken by the characters have been translated into Russian?
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*...that the [[Sniper]] is the only one to use a non-standard weapon on either of the game-start loading screens?
 
*...that the [[Sniper]] is the only one to use a non-standard weapon on either of the game-start loading screens?
  
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*...that there was a glitch in the Team Fortress 2 item system where you could craft the [[Enthusiast's Timepiece]] and the [[Iron Curtain]] for less than half an hour?
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*...that there was a glitch in the Team Fortress 2 item system for less than half an hour that allowed players to craft the [[Enthusiast's Timepiece]] and the [[Iron Curtain]]?
  
 
*...that the [[Engineer]] is the only [[Class|class]] with more than one [[Taunts#Special Taunts|Kill Taunt]]?  
 
*...that the [[Engineer]] is the only [[Class|class]] with more than one [[Taunts#Special Taunts|Kill Taunt]]?  
  
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*...that the [[Lumbricus Lid]] is the first, and so far only hat, to affect an ingame sound, in this case the [[Kamikaze]]?
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*...that the [[Lumbricus Lid]] is the first, and so far only, hat to affect an in-game sound, in this case the [[Kamikaze]]?
  
 
*...that there are 41 bullets in the [[Heavy]]'s ammo belt?
 
*...that there are 41 bullets in the [[Heavy]]'s ammo belt?
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*...that the [[Stickybomb launcher]] and the [[Grenade launcher]] have inverted slots on the [[Demoman]]'s [[loadout]]?
 
*...that the [[Stickybomb launcher]] and the [[Grenade launcher]] have inverted slots on the [[Demoman]]'s [[loadout]]?
  
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*...that in every [[Meet the Team]] video except for [[Meet the Sandvich]] it says "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" at the bottom of each titlecard?
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*...that in every [[Meet the Team]] video except for [[Meet the Sandvich]], it says "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" at the bottom of each titlecard?
  
 
*...that the [[Scout]] was the first class to have [[Scout responses#Class-Specific Dominations|class-specific Domination responses]] added during a class update?
 
*...that the [[Scout]] was the first class to have [[Scout responses#Class-Specific Dominations|class-specific Domination responses]] added during a class update?
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*...that the [[Razorback]] has a scratch mark on the top left due to the [[Spy]]?
 
*...that the [[Razorback]] has a scratch mark on the top left due to the [[Spy]]?
  
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*...that the Pyro can perform a rudimentary [[Jumping#Rocket jumps|Rocket jump]], [[Jumping#Grenade_jumps|Grenade jump]], or even [[Jumping#Sentry Jumps|Sentry rocket jump]] via compression blast?
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*...that the Pyro can perform a rudimentary [[Jumping#Rocket jumps|Rocket jump]], [[Jumping#Grenade_jumps|Grenade jump]], or even [[Jumping#Sentry Jumps|Sentry rocket jump]] using the [[compression blast]]?
  
 
*...that the breaking guitar noise with the [[Dischord]] taunt is the same as the guitar hit sound in ''Left 4 Dead 2''?
 
*...that the breaking guitar noise with the [[Dischord]] taunt is the same as the guitar hit sound in ''Left 4 Dead 2''?
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*...that a Scout covered in [[Mad Milk]] under the effects of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] will still give health to the enemy attacking him?
 
*...that a Scout covered in [[Mad Milk]] under the effects of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] will still give health to the enemy attacking him?
  
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*...that in the Meet the Scout trailer, the [[Heavy]] is still alive in the end, as noted by a twitch of his fingers?
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*...that in the [[Meet the Scout]] trailer, the [[Heavy]] is still alive in the end, as noted by a twitch of his fingers?
  
 
*...that despite being a shotgun, the [[Scattergun]] has iron sights on it while the regular [[Shotgun]] does not?
 
*...that despite being a shotgun, the [[Scattergun]] has iron sights on it while the regular [[Shotgun]] does not?
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*...that the class emblems on [[Demoman|Demoman's]] shoulders were changed at some point from a [[TNT]] stick to a [[Stickybomb Launcher|Sticky Bomb]]?
 
  
 
*...that in his class portrait the [[Demoman]]'s eye patch is over his right eye, but in game it's over his left eye?
 
*...that in his class portrait the [[Demoman]]'s eye patch is over his right eye, but in game it's over his left eye?
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*...that the [[Spy]] and [[Sniper]] are the only 2 classes without a way to heal themselves?
 
*...that the [[Spy]] and [[Sniper]] are the only 2 classes without a way to heal themselves?
  
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*...that there are computers hidden behind cracked doors on [[DeGroot Keep]], despite the map ostensibly taking place during medieval times?
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*...that there are computers hidden behind cracked doors on [[DeGroot Keep]], despite the map ostensibly taking place during Medieval times?
  
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] can heal teammates with a reflected [[Crusader's Crossbow]] bolt?
 
*...that the [[Pyro]] can heal teammates with a reflected [[Crusader's Crossbow]] bolt?
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*...that a [[Telefrag]] will instantly fill the [[Buff Banner]]'s gauge?
 
*...that a [[Telefrag]] will instantly fill the [[Buff Banner]]'s gauge?
  
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*...that the [[Scout]] has a strong liking for tacos?
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*...that the [[Scout]] loves tacos?
  
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*...that the [[Demoman]] will wield his [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]], [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]] and [[Claidheamh Mòr]] with two hands in 1st person view, but single handed in world view?
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*...that the [[Demoman]] will wield his [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]], [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]] and [[Claidheamh Mòr]] with two hands in 1st person view, but single-handed in world view?
  
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*...that [[DeGroot Keep]] is the only map where you can shoot through all the gates or "portcullises"?
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*...that [[DeGroot Keep]] is the only map in which you can shoot through all the gates or "portcullises"?
  
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*...that the majority of weaponry firing animations, such as with the [[Shortstop]], do not actually feature the class pulling the trigger?
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*...that the majority of weaponry firing animations, such as that used by the [[Shortstop]], do not actually feature the class pulling the trigger?
  
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*...that one [[Name Tag|renamed]] [[Shotgun]] can be equipped on the Engineer, the Soldier, the Pyro and the Heavy at the same time?
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*...that one [[Name Tag|renamed]] [[Shotgun]] can be equipped on the [[Engineer]], the [[Soldier]], the [[Pyro]] and the [[Heavy]] at the same time?
  
 
*...that in the closed beta, the [[Scout]] had a sprint ability?
 
*...that in the closed beta, the [[Scout]] had a sprint ability?
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*...that both teams' main spawn rooms in [[Coldfront]] were inspired by the war room from the 1964 film ''{{w|Dr. Strangelove}}''?
 
*...that both teams' main spawn rooms in [[Coldfront]] were inspired by the war room from the 1964 film ''{{w|Dr. Strangelove}}''?
  
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*...that the [[Handyman's Handle]] previously didn't have a broken handle, which made the hat too tall?
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*...that the [[Handyman's Handle]] originally didn't have a broken handle, but was altered as the hat was too tall?
  
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*...the [[Claidheamh Mòr]]'s kill icon shows the hilt's embellishment as having one side curled up and one side curled down; however, the weapon itself has both turned down?
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*...the [[Claidheamh Mòr]]'s kill icon shows the hilt's embellishment as having one side curled up and one side curled down, however the weapon itself has both turned down?
  
 
*...that the [[Soldier]]'s [[Soldier taunts#Secondary|Shotgun taunt]] doesn't deal any damage or consume any ammunition, even though he fires his gun three times?
 
*...that the [[Soldier]]'s [[Soldier taunts#Secondary|Shotgun taunt]] doesn't deal any damage or consume any ammunition, even though he fires his gun three times?
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*...that, if killed by a [[Golden Wrench]], a [[Disguise|disguised]] [[Spy]] will fall over in the [[Civilian|reference pose]]?
 
*...that, if killed by a [[Golden Wrench]], a [[Disguise|disguised]] [[Spy]] will fall over in the [[Civilian|reference pose]]?
  
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*...that in the comic where the [[Sniper]] becomes a [[Jarate]] master, his hat is on backwards in the last three panels?
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*...that in the comic in which the [[Sniper]] becomes a [[Jarate]] master, his hat is on backwards in the last three panels?
  
 
*...that the [[Scotsman's Stove Pipe]] has a curved brim and is not straight, making it more like a "chimney pot" style of top hat than a "stove pipe"?
 
*...that the [[Scotsman's Stove Pipe]] has a curved brim and is not straight, making it more like a "chimney pot" style of top hat than a "stove pipe"?
  
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*...that the [[Medic]] has a [[Spinal Tap|killing taunt]], a [[Medicating Melody|healing taunt]], and [[Oktoberfest|a self-healing taunt]]?
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*...that the [[Medic]] has three taunts with different effects; the [[Spinal Tap|killing taunt]], a [[Medicating Melody|healing taunt]], and [[Oktoberfest|a self-healing taunt]]?
  
 
*...that an [[Compression blast|airblast]] from a Crit-boosted [[Pyro]] will turn everything it affects into full [[Critical hits|Crits]]?
 
*...that an [[Compression blast|airblast]] from a Crit-boosted [[Pyro]] will turn everything it affects into full [[Critical hits|Crits]]?
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*...that the gas mask [[Foster's Facade]] is modeled after is made in Russia?
 
*...that the gas mask [[Foster's Facade]] is modeled after is made in Russia?
  
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*...that the [[Troublemaker's Tossle Cap]] used to have two team-colored stripes that were visible after painting?
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*...that the [[Troublemaker's Tossle Cap]] originally had two team-colored stripes that were visible after painting?
  
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*...that the [[Tipplers Tricorne]], [[Rimmed Raincatcher]], [[Bounty Hat]], [[Treasure Hat]] and [[Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect]] are all Tricorne formed hats?
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*...that the [[Tipplers Tricorne]], [[Rimmed Raincatcher]], [[Bounty Hat]], [[Treasure Hat]] and [[Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect]] are all Tricorne form hats?
  
 
*...that the [[Spy]]'s stock [[Revolver]] is fairly similar in design to the Colt Python weapon from the Half-Life series?
 
*...that the [[Spy]]'s stock [[Revolver]] is fairly similar in design to the Colt Python weapon from the Half-Life series?
  
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*...that the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] make the [[Heavy]] run insignificantly slower than the Pyro, Sniper, Spy and Engineer?
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*...that the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] make the [[Heavy]] run imperceptibly slower than the [[Pyro]], [[Sniper]], [[Spy]] and [[Engineer]]?
  
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*...that the [[Sticky Jumper]] was originally bugged by being able to damage enemies?
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*...that the [[Sticky Jumper]] was originally able to damage enemies due to a bug?
  
 
*...that both the [[Rocket Jumper]] and the [[Sticky Jumper]] initially had no negative side-effects when equipped?  
 
*...that both the [[Rocket Jumper]] and the [[Sticky Jumper]] initially had no negative side-effects when equipped?  

Revision as of 23:21, 27 January 2011

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?


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Facts suggestions

  • ...that on a specific Left 4 Dead 2 map with a mine cart that must be pushed (a la Payload mode), Ellis will sometimes say "Dude, this is just like Team Fortress 2!"?
  • ...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 Meet the Spy was leaked onto YouTube May 17, 2009, two days before its intended release?
  • ...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 Woman, On Toilet, Opened Briefcase, On Break, Found Dracula, Mangled, Needs Roommate, Needs A Ride, Stole Car, Has Evil Twin, Leaked Video and Hungry?
  • ...that when the Spy gets Head Shotted his cigarette falls from his mouth?


  • ...that the Scout wears a left-handed Batter's Helmet, despite the fact he is a right-handed batter?
  • ...that a Pyro's 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 'Con Man' is an anagram of 'Mann Co'?
  • ...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?



  • ...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?[3]
  • ...the placard 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 Template:W?



  • ...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 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 the Pyro was the first class to appear wielding an unlockable weapon in a 'Meet the Team' video (Seen wielding a Flare Gun At the end of 'Meet the Sniper')?



  • ...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 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 both change color to match the Pyro's team, and result in a Mini-crit if they hit an enemy (Stickybombs are an exception)?
  • ...that the Mercenary was originally called the 'Weekend Warrior'?
  • ...the Pain Train is the first weapon to have two different taunt animations that are different depending on which class is using it (The Demoman will drink from the end of his Pain Train and the Soldier will bang it on his head)?
  • ...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 the Control Point podcast ended after 100 episodes?
  • ...that when the Engineer reloads his Pistol, he puts the clip in backwards?



  • ...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 is wearing the gas mask with the air filter on the wrong side?
  • ...the Sniper is the only class besides the Pyro able to deal fire-based damage?
  • ...that although the Frontier Justice shares names with an achievement, the two are not related in any way?
  • ...that the Heavy and Medic are the only 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, L'etranger, or Big Kill 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 in Sam & Max 304: Beyond the Alley of the Dolls, a BLU Dispenser makes a cameo appearance [6]?
  • ...that you can Assist yourself as a Spy by shooting a Building that you are sapping?


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  • ...that the Spy achievement, Spies Like Us, is a reference to a 1985 movie titled Template:W, starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd?
  • ...that in the console version of TF2 you can't find any items?
  • ...that the Demoman's real name is "Tavish Degroot"?
  • ...that the Engineer's real name is "Dell Conagher"?
  • ...that a glitch repeatedly appeared allowing Engineers to upgrade the Gunslinger's Mini-sentry to a mini level 2/3 sentry and was repeatedly patched?
  • ...that in the console versions of TF2, the Heavy's melee displays the K.G.B. kill icon instead of that of the Fists?
  • ...that the castle featured in the map DeGroot Keep belongs to the RED Demoman and his parents?
  • ...that the Medic and the Demoman are the only classes not to have bullet-based weapons?
  • ...that the intersecting paint lines on the Chargin' Targe form the Team Fortress logo?
  • ...that the Demoman's arm emblem was a piece of TNT, his old default primary weapon before being changed to a Sticky Bomb?
  • ...that in Meet the Demoman, the Demoman inadvertently knocks a grenade off of his desk, causing it to activate but not explode?
  • ...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 from 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 his/her locker?
  • ...that the Alien Swarm Parasite was the first item to be unlocked from the achievements earned in another game?
  • ...that the SMG was originally intended 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 the 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 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 in the TF2 beta, the Engineer's glove was colored based upon which team he was 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 beta version's Pyro was unambiguously a man?
  • ...that after the Engineer Update, there have been two more variations on the "More Gun" theme song?
  • ...that Team Fortress 2 was first announced in 1998?
  • ...that Your Eternal Reward's name and description reference lines of dialogue from Disney's Aladdin?
  • ...that originally, the game would have flags, not briefcases, like its predecessor Team Fortress Classic?
  • ...that the viewmodel for the Demoman has him hold his Stickybomb Launcher with one hand, but the world model has him hold it with two hands?
  • ...that when the Alien Swarm Parasite is shot, it emits blood, showing it may have been (or still is) alive?
  • ...that when you move Ze Goggles in your backpack, it makes a sound identical to that of night vision googles from Counter Strike: Source?
  • ...that the Backburner originally boosted the Pyro's maximum health by 50?
  • ...that the Demoman and the Medic are the only classes without the ability to cause harm beyond a certain distance, as their only ranged weapons shoot projectiles that arc over distance?
  • ...that the Kritzkrieg was originally called the Critzcrieg?
  • ...that there are more than 450 variations of 2Fort?
  • ...that there is a secret area accessible via spectator mode underneath Dustbowl?
  • ...that hitting an enemy underwater directly with the Direct Hit would previously count as an Airshot?
  • ...that even the women in Australia, according to the Loose Canon comic, have bushy, Saxton Hale-esque moustaches?
  • ...that when you win a round while using Engineer and holding the Frontier Justice, your gun will only glow for the first shot but will nonetheless still deal critical hits?
  • ...that not all the phrases spoken by the characters have been translated into Russian?
  • ...that the Sniper is the only one to use a non-standard weapon on either of the game-start loading screens?
  • ...that the Lumbricus Lid is the first, and so far only, hat to affect an in-game sound, in this case the Kamikaze?
  • ...that there are 41 bullets in the Heavy's ammo belt?
  • ...that the "Leaked Video" emergency panel in Meet the Spy originally read "Lost Memory"?
  • ...that the Pyro's Hadouken will ignite enemies it doesn't kill instantly?
  • ...that the Razorback has a scratch mark on the top left due to the Spy?
  • ...that the breaking guitar noise with the Dischord taunt is the same as the guitar hit sound in Left 4 Dead 2?
  • ...that in the Meet the Scout trailer, the Heavy is still alive in the end, as noted by a twitch of his fingers?
  • ...that despite being a shotgun, the Scattergun has iron sights on it while the regular Shotgun does not?
  • ...that in his class portrait the Demoman's eye patch is over his right eye, but in game it's over his left eye?
  • ...that the Pyro in Killing Floor doesn't muffle like he normally does but speaks like all the other characters?
  • ...that after the Spy taunts with his disguise kit and puts a new cigarette in his mouth, he doesn't actually light it?
  • ...that the Team Fortress logo is present in many places, including the Portal website?
  • ...that the Spy and Sniper are the only 2 classes without a way to heal themselves?
  • ...that there are computers hidden behind cracked doors on DeGroot Keep, despite the map ostensibly taking place during Medieval times?
  • ...that with the addition of the Loch-n-Load, all stock items can be replaced in the loadout?
  • ...that the Scout loves tacos?
  • ...that DeGroot Keep is the only map in which you can shoot through all the gates or "portcullises"?
  • ...that the majority of weaponry firing animations, such as that used by the Shortstop, do not actually feature the class pulling the trigger?
  • ...that in the closed beta, the Scout had a sprint ability?
  • ...that both teams' main spawn rooms in Coldfront were inspired by the war room from the 1964 film Template:W?
  • ...that the Handyman's Handle originally didn't have a broken handle, but was altered as the hat was too tall?
  • ...the Claidheamh Mòr's kill icon shows the hilt's embellishment as having one side curled up and one side curled down, however the weapon itself has both turned down?
  • ...that the Soldier's Shotgun taunt doesn't deal any damage or consume any ammunition, even though he fires his gun three times?
  • ...that the Boston Basher looks like the earlier melee weapon for the Special Delivery pack, the Nail Biter?
  • ...that the promotional hats (i.e. Bill's Hat) come in different shapes & sizes depending on the character you use?
  • ...that the bagpipe music in DeGroot Keep is a re-use of the Template:W anthem used when a round is won by the British team?
  • ...that the Sniper is the only class that can use all 3 loadout slots in Medieval mode?
  • ...there are 'MANNS' brand soft drinks in Left 4 Dead 2, located in the third safe room of Hard Rain?
  • ...that in the comic in which the Sniper becomes a Jarate master, his hat is on backwards in the last three panels?
  • ...that the Scotsman's Stove Pipe has a curved brim and is not straight, making it more like a "chimney pot" style of top hat than a "stove pipe"?
  • ...that an airblast from a Crit-boosted Pyro will turn everything it affects into full Crits?
  • ...that the Spy's stock Revolver is fairly similar in design to the Colt Python weapon from the Half-Life series?
  • ...that the Sticky Jumper was originally able to damage enemies due to a bug?

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