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* ...that you can play Team Fortress 2 using a controller or in [[Oculus Rift User Guide|Virtual Reality]]?
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* ...that in [[Meet the Spy]], the door to the briefcase room opens after the code is put in, meaning that the password was actually 1111?
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* ...that the song that plays when the viewer sees [[Pyroland]] in [[Meet the Pyro]] is a real song written by [[w:The Lovin' Spoonful|The Lovin' Spoonful]] called "Do You Believe in Magic"?
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* ...that due to the different model physics, the [[Mutated Milk]] and [[Self-Aware Beauty Mark]] fly slightly farther than their original counterparts?
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* ...that in [[Trailer 2]], two [[Medic]]s can be briefly seen in the [[Civilian#The reference pose|reference pose]]?
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* ...that both [[RED]] and [[BLU]] use the passcode "1111" as shown in [[Expiration Date]] on the inside of the van and [[Meet the Spy]], as the number 1 key on the keypads is worn out?
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* ...that the head of the parrot on the [[Jungle Inferno Update]] Day 2 page blows up if you hover your mouse over it?
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* ...that in [[Meet The Sniper]] he is shown to have an injury called Garand Thumb?
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* ...that the [[Cheats|console command]] {{code|impulse 102}} spawns a human skull?
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* ...that the [[Non-player characters#BLU team (original)|original BLU team]] consists of some famous historical figures, such as [[w:Nikola Telsa|Nikola Tesla]] and [[w:Abraham Lincoln|Abraham Lincoln]]?
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* ...that the [[Powerjack]] used to have a +25% damage bonus in addition to a +75 health on kill?
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* ...that with the [[Hitman's Heatmaker]] you can activate Focus no matter the amount of charge it is at?
 
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*...that the [[Nostromo Napalmer]] is a reference to [[w:Alien (film)|''Alien'' (1979)]], and has the same design as the flamethrower props in the movie?
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* ...that to make a [[Frying Pan]] [[Strange]] you can use the [[Strange Bacon Grease]] on it, unlike normal weapons where you use a [[Strangifier]]?
*...that the [[Carlton]] is based off a dance move done by [[wikipedia:List of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air characters#Carlton Banks|Carlton Banks]] in [[wikipedia:The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air|The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]?
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* ...that in [[Trailer 1]] the [[Spy]] can be seen wielding a [[Tranquilizer Gun]]?
*...that the [[Sandman]] stuns 2 seconds longer on critical hits?
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* ...that the [[Neck Snap]] taunt is the first partner taunt that only one class can initiate?  
*...that the picture that depicts the Pyro winning the Heavy vs. Pyro war (during the [[Meet Your Match Update]]) is a reference to the [[Meet the Pyro]] cinematic in which the Heavy takes a [[Fire Axe]] to the head?
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* ...that the [[Scout]] appears as a figurine in Half-Life: Alyx?
*...that the mercenaries, alongside other Valve characters appeared in a version of [[wikipedia:Peggle|Peggle]] called Peggle Extreme?
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* ...that the [[Rocket Jumper]] and [[Sticky Jumper]] used to have max health penalties?
*...that the Valve Store incorrectly lists the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] as the [[Scottish Resistance]] on the [http://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-demoman-action-figure-10595.html Demoman Action Figure]?
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* ...that the Soldier is married to the Heavy's sister, Zhanna?
*...that development on [[Powerhouse]] actually began in 2007, but the developer left it unfinished and then released the map for the [[Gun Mettle Update]]?
 
 
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*...that the [[Equalizer]] and the [[Escape Plan]] were originally one item, under the former name, before being split in [[Team Fortress 2 Beta]]?
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* ...that the label on the [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] does not have the exclamation mark (!) after the "Bonk"?  
*...that the [[PASS Time]] speed boost Haste is faster than the [[Mannpower]] powerup Haste?
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* ...that the [[Fight Songs: The Music Of Team Fortress 2]] is available on vinyl?
*...that all of the Demoman's alternate grenade launchers ([[Loose Cannon]], [[Loch-n-Load]], and [[Iron Bomber]]) were released in Christmas updates?
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* ...that the Spycrab meme's popularity resulted in a [[Merchandise|plushie]] version being created?
*...that you can actually see through the Soldier's [[Rocket Launcher]] from the ends?
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* ...that a fire extinguisher on [[Turbine Center]] can put out a burning player once per round?
*...that [[Melee Weapons]] have a higher chance to have Random [[Crits]] than any other weapons?
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* ...that the Team Fortress Wiki has a [[w:Konami Code|secret]]?
*...that [[Heavy]] has a PhD in Russian Literature?
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* ...that the [[Upgrade to Premium Gift]]'s bar code has a small bit of text under it that reads *MAGGOTS*?
*...that a fully overhealed [[Heavy]] can survive all of [[Pyro]]'s taunt kills?
 
 
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*...that [[Soldier]] was originally supposed to receive a [[Flyswatter]] weapon?
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* ...that the [[Voodoo-Cursed Spy Soul]] originally had a zombie face instead of a skull?
*...that [[Non-player characters#Abraham Lincoln|Abraham Lincoln]] invented the Rocket Jump?
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* ...that [[Team Fortress 2]] went through several different iterations before release, such as [[Team Fortress 2: Brotherhood of Arms]] and [[Invasion]]?
*...that the [[Holiday Punch]] was originally going to have a style that gave the gloves a color scheme similar to the [[Officer's Ushanka]]?
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* ...that in ''[[Meet the Demoman]]'', during the censored part the Demoman actually says "They've got more fecking sea monsters in the great Loch at Ness than they've got the likes of me"?
*...that [[Sniper]] is actually from New Zealand?
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* ...that the [[Flying Guillotine]] has a max flight time?
*...that [[wikipedia:Gabe Newell|Gabe Newell]] purchased 10,000 [[Southern Hospitality|Southern Hospitalities]] after its creator emailed Gabe to thank him for adding it to the [[Mann Co. Store]]?
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* ...that the [[Cow Mangler 5000]], [[Pomson 6000]], [[Batsaber]] and [[:Category:Items with unused painted variants|a lot of other items]] have unused paint variants?
*...that in old beta [[Source Filmmaker]] builds, there are models of the [[Team Fortress Classic]] Flamethrower?
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* ...that Valve employees can give themselves weapons with the special [[Valve (quality)|Valve quality]]?
*...that the [[Capo's Capper]] is basically just a slightly modified and retextured [[Fancy Fedora]]?
 
 
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*...that the [[Beggar's Bazooka]] kill icon name is "dumpster_device"?
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* ...that on the queue you can change the color of the TF logo from red to blue by clicking on it?
*...that on the map [[Banana Bay]] there is a hidden ritual to [[Poopy Joe]] near BLU spawn?
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* ...that the [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] was invented in 1932 and consists of zinc, ammonium chloride, molten salt and sugar?
*...that there are two RED Spy indicators on the BLU's dashboard in [[Meet the Spy]]?
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* ...that the [[Execution]] is the only taunt kill to use ammo?
*...that the [[Fan O'War]] was originally going to be for Soldier instead of Scout?
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* ...that [[Merasmus]] uses [[Sniper]]'s melee animations?
*...that the [[Teleporter]] is the only building that does not change in appearance when upgraded?
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* ...that the Chinese text (''Jiǔbā'') on the [[Neon Annihilator]] means "bar" or "tavern?"
*...that the [[Degreaser]]'s airblast was originally intended to be chargeable, similar to the [[Stickybomb Launcher]]?
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* ...that the [[Third Degree]] is the only direct upgrade to any weapon in the game?
*...that the scrapped [[Nail Gun]]'s ammo belt appears in the bottom space of a [[Dispenser]], regardless of level?
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*...that both Miss Pauling's [[:File:Plng give contract rare spy 01.mp3|contract voiceline]] and final page of the ''[[Blood Money]]'' comic allude to Spy beating a DNA test?
 
*...that in ''[[Meet The Spy]]'' the RED Spy while disguised as BLU Scout pretended to cut himself on the blunt side of his Knife?
 
*...that the Stickybombs placed during [[Setup time]] or [[Mann vs. Machine]] while under effect of the Kritzkrieg disappear if the Medic changes class?
 
*...that players on the winning team during [[Humiliation]] can respawn via switching classes?
 
*...that the [[Dragon's Fury]] projectile can be [[Compression blast|reflected]]?
 
*...that 14 [[Golden Wrench]]es were destroyed for charity?
 
*...that the [[Rescue Ranger]]'s sine wave changes depending on the amount of metal the player has?
 
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*...that a soccer ball can spawn when you equip with [[Ball-Kicking Boots]]?
 
*...that you will regenerate all health lost from [[drowning]]?
 
*...that there is an actual [[:File:War03.jpg|eye museum]] in the [[Badlands (region)#Trivia|Badlands of New Mexico]]?
 
*...that all ''Team Fortress 2'' [[Comics]] published with [[Patches|Updates]] before August, 2011, were collected in the book, ''[[The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories]]''?
 
*...that the [[Box Trot]] taunt is a reference to the [[w:Metal Gear|Metal Gear]] series?
 
*...that the [[Amputator]] has a +3 HP regeneration which can negate the [[Blutsauger]]'s -2 HP regen?
 
*...that the [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]] were best friends, but the [[Administrator]] made them enemies?
 
*...that the [[Team Fortress 2 Beta]] had [[Friendly fire]] on?
 
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  • ...that whenever a Golden Wrench or a Saxxy is destroyed, a message is sent to all active players regarding which user has destroyed the item?
  • ...that the Spy has the most class-exclusive weapon reskins, at 8?
  • ...that sub-front companies for RED include 'Brown Nugget Mining', 'Cornwell', and 'Happy Farmers Cooperative'?
  • ...that the game is more likely to give you random crits if you have killed several enemies, to help you get a memorable killing streak?
  • ...that the plural of "Dummkopf" is "Dummköpfe", not "Dummkopfs"?
  • ...that in first-person mode, the Sniper is wearing gloves on both hands, but from a third-person perspective, such as taunting, he is only wearing a glove on his left hand?
  • ...that the Shortstop was originally supposed to slow down players on hit, but never functioned properly?
  • ...that the Heavy can survive Kill taunts if he is wearing the Fists of Steel?

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  • ...that on the queue you can change the color of the TF logo from red to blue by clicking on it?
  • ...that the Bonk! Atomic Punch was invented in 1932 and consists of zinc, ammonium chloride, molten salt and sugar?
  • ...that the Execution is the only taunt kill to use ammo?
  • ...that Merasmus uses Sniper's melee animations?
  • ...that the Chinese text (Jiǔbā) on the Neon Annihilator means "bar" or "tavern?"
  • ...that the Third Degree is the only direct upgrade to any weapon in the game?

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