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==Previously Used Fun Facts:==
*...that ''[[Ultimate]]''{{'}}s sales in its first four months surpassed the [[Wii U]]'s lifetime sales?
*...that ''[[Smash 4]]'' is the first game to not introduce a new stage called [[Yoshi's Island (disambiguation)|Yoshi's Island]]?
*...that the universal understanding that the cloud in [[Yoshi's Story]] is called "Randall" stems from a single, unquestioned [[SmashBoards]] post?
*...that ''[[Brawl]]'' is the first game to not allow [[grab]]bing characters if they're behind the grabber?
*...that {{SSB4|Pac-Man}} is the only character to have a substantial difference in head icons between the two versions of ''[[SSB4]]''?
*...that {{SSBU|Kirby}} can inhale any pocketable projectile in ''[[Ultimate]]'' and spit it back out as a star?
*...that due to an animation error, {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} appears to be facing the wrong way when hit by a [[paralyze]] attack or caught in [[Nosferatu]]?
*...that due to the presence of fan-submitted content in the form of fanmail, [[Nintendo]] has blocked the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' website from being indexed by web archiving services?
*...that [[Masahiro Sakurai]] wanted to include [[Marth]] as a playable character in the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''?
*...that [[Judge]] cannot select the same number twice within three usages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but can in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''?
*...that ''Smash 64'' is the only game to use 2D character artwork instead of 3D?
*...that in ''Brawl'', character equipment such as swords, masks and armor pieces were once planned to [[Unused content (SSBB)#Gameplay|break during gameplay]]?
*...that in ''SSB4'', {{SSB4|Zelda}} and {{SSB4|Sheik}}, as well as {{SSB4|Samus}} and {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, were originally going to be part of one character respectively but were separated because of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s hardware restrictions?
*...that [[Wario]] is the only character to make his debut as a [[Wario (SSBB)|starter character]] but be made into an [[Wario (SSB4)|unlockable character]] in a succeeding title?
*...that [[Dixie Kong]] was planned to be in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in a tag-team with {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} before being scrapped?
*...that [[Heihachi Mishima]] from ''Tekken'' was [[Unused content (SSB4)#Considered|considered as a playable fighter]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', but was dropped because [[Masahiro Sakurai]] couldn't figure out how his moves would translate well into the game?
*...that the [[Battlefield (SSBM)|''Melee'' version of Battlefield]] has a unique [[series symbol]] that has never been used on any other stage?
*...that [[Fox]] and [[Pikachu]] are the only characters who are currently ranked at least upper-mid tier in [[tier list]]s of every game in the series, and that have also been at the top of a tier list before?
*...that [[Duck Hunt]] is the only character to share the same name with [[Duck Hunt (stage)|a stage]]?
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', characters were originally intended to have three [[Character customization|variations]] for each [[special move]] as opposed to two?
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, and {{SSB4|Lucina}} were originally intended to be alternate costumes for {{SSB4|Mario}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, and {{SSB4|Marth}}, but they were given their own slots in the roster due to originality in moves (such as Dr. Mario's [[Megavitamins]] and Dark Pit's [[Electroshock Arm]])?
*...that {{SSB4|Ryu}} is the first and so far only fighter with two [[Final Smash]]es in one game?
*...that {{SSB|Pikachu}} and {{SSB|Link}} are the only two characters in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' to lack a [[meteor smash]]?
*...that according to an interview with [[Masahiro Sakurai]], [[Takamaru]] was considered as a possible playable character in ''SSB4'', but the idea was later dropped due to low worldwide popularity?
*...that {{Forwiiu}} is the first game in the series without an unlockable {{Uv|Pokémon}} character?
*...that there are [[Beta elements (SSB4)|unused]] voice clips of {{SSB4|Kirby}} calling out {{SSB4|Palutena}}'s [[Character customization|custom special moves]] "[[Explosive Flame]]" and "[[Heavenly Light]]"?
*...that in the [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] stage in ''[[Melee]]'', the camera can be pulled out and the blast zones can be seen?
*...that Nana of the [[Ice Climbers]] is the only female to get cut (not including playable Pokémon with unconfirmed gender)?
*...that ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' is the only game in the entire series not to include a new {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} or {{uv|Star Fox}} character?
*...that the trophies for [[Lucas]], [[Pokémon Trainer]], and the [[Ice Climbers]] in ''[[Smash 4]]'' use their models from ''[[Brawl]]''?
*...that [[Captain Falcon]], [[Sheik]], [[Ganondorf]] (pre-''[[Smash 4]]''), and [[Snake]] all carry weapons on their person that they never use in battle?
*...that under certain conditions, the Ice Climbers' chant can be heard in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS? '''''This point was later proven false'''''
*...that a bug in ''[[Melee]]'' makes it so that players with a [[handicap]] level of 8 will take much less knockback than a players with a handicap level of 9?
*...that with perfect timing, {{SSBM|Kirby}} in ''[[Melee]]'' can [[dash attack]] off an edge and instantly [[grab]] upon hitting the ground?
*...that despite the fact that she is not playable in ''Brawl'', Palutena actually has more trophies focused on her than {{SSBB|Pit}}?
*...that Sakurai did not plan to include {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} as a playable character in ''Melee'', only including him later in development because his body had a very similar build to [[Captain Falcon]]'s, allowing him to be easily added on as a last minute [[clone]] of Captain Falcon?
*...that [[Masahiro Sakurai]] added [[Greninja]] as a ''[[Smash 4]]'' newcomer before it made its debut in ''Pokémon X and Y'', having initially reserved a spot on the roster for a new Pokémon?
*...that the [[trophy]] for [[List of SSBM trophies (Super Mario Bros. series)#Daisy|Daisy]] in [[List of regional version differences (SSBM)|early revisions]] of ''[[Melee]]'' has a hidden third eye underneath her hair?
*...that in ''[[Melee]]'', a reflection of [[Yoshi's Island]] can be seen in the trophy for [[Metal Mario]]?
*...that [[Snake]] and the [[Star Fox]] characters have [[Smash Taunt|special taunts]] on [[Shadow Moses Island]], [[Corneria]], and [[Lylat Cruise]] respectively in ''[[Brawl]]'' and ''[[Melee]]''?
*...that [[Bowser]], [[King Dedede]], and [[Mewtwo]] were planned to be playable in ''[[Smash 64]]'' before being cut for unknown reasons?
*...that in ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Dream Collection|Kirby's Dream Collection]]'', one of the challenge stages features the [[wikirby:Smash|Smash]] ability, which combines some of Kirby's attacks and special moves from the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Smash Bros.'' series]]?
*...that a number of [[Trophy|trophies]] in ''[[Melee]]'' use an image of the Osohe Castle, from the cancelled ''EarthBound 64'', as their reflection texture?
*...that in the Japanese version of ''[[Melee]]'' (or if the [[language]] is set to Japanese), a Virtual Boy appears on the shelf of game consoles while viewing all [[Collection|collected trophies]]?
*...that the [[Super Smash Bros. logo|Smash Bros. logo]] is one of the Bumper Stickers available in ''[[metroidwiki:Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''?
*...that Samus's French character description in Smash 64 refers to her as possibly male or female?
*...that when characters pick up {{SSBB|Snake}}'s cardboard boxes, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} is the only character who will not automatically throw them?
*...that Zap [[Jyk]]s produce a water sound on impact while Hydro Jyks have an electric one?
*...that {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}'s name is misspelt "Zaro Suit Samus" on character selection screens?
*...that [[edge recovery]] animations in ''[[SSB]]'' are split into two parts?
*...that {{SSBB|Wario}} and {{SSBB|Snake}} are the only characters in ''Brawl'' who make noises when they eat [[Food]]?
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', ([[ditto match|ditto]]s included), an enormous total of 1,711 character [[matchups]] are possible in a 1v1 [[VS. Mode]] match?
*...that in ''[[Melee]]'s'' [[Event 39: Jigglypuff Live!|Event 39]], if the player uses [[Sing]] while being shown on the background screen, the area of effect is much larger, and the opponents sleep much longer?
*...that in ''[[Brawl]]'', [[Mew]], [[Celebi]], and [[Jirachi]] each have a 1/493 chance of being released from a [[Poké Ball]], reflecting the number of Pokémon available in Generation IV?


==Previous fun facts==
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*...That characters can cause a splash in the water on Princess Peach's Castle?
*...That most [[Ledge Recovery|edge attacks]] and [[Floor Recovery|get-up attacks]] in Brawl deal the same amount of knockback?
*...That [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser]] and [[Wario (SSBB)|Wario]]'s [[Side smash]]es do more damage than those of their [[Final Smash]] counterparts?
*...that both Pikachu and Sonic while in their red costumes and with a Smash Ball will have red-glowing eyes due to the color tint of their models?
*...that if Pikachu has a Smash Ball and uses or charges its forward smash with a battering item like a Beam Sword that it will take on an evil expression, while when it doesn't have a Smash Ball, it doesn't?
*...That if [[Meta Knight]] uses his [[Mach Tornado]] on [[Flat Zone 2]], he will sometimes appear in front of his effects?
*...That if [[Jigglypuff]] uses [[Rest]] in mid-air, then lands, its eyes will open back up for a few frames as it hits the ground, then close instantaneously?
*...That if a character [[Meteor Smash]]es an opponent with high damage, the low-pitched sound effect that is heard after the hit will instantly stop if the target gets [[KO]]d before the sound can finish?
*...That in [[Break The Targets]], if you [[Transform]] [[Zelda]]/[[Sheik]] or Change [[Pokemon]] with [[Pokemon Trainer]] and restart that level, you'll stay that [[Pokemon]] or Transformation?
*...That if [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]] uses [[Galaxia Darkness]] on [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]] while using [[Stone]], then he will be seen in his 'T' animation while in the process of the Final Smash?
*...that if [[Link (SSBB)|Link]] captures more than one person with [[Triforce Slash]], the attack is cancelled?
*...that if on his [[Wario Bike|bike]], [[Wario_(SSBB)|Wario]] can completely avoid the effects of [[Peach_(SSBB)|Peach's]] [[Final Smash]]?
*...that if, due to [[Lightning]] or [[Mushroom]]s, [[Wario_(SSBB)|Wario]] is a larger size than his opponent when he uses [[Chomp]], the enemy will spin around in his mouth, and if he's smaller, the move can't be used at all?
*...that if a [[Smoke Ball]], [[Togepi]] (using Night Shade) should leave the stage for any reason (including the Smoke Balls being [[Item Swallowing|swallowed]]), any lingering effects of these will instantly cease?
*...that if you freeze an invisible foe with a freezie they will become black until they break free?
*...that doing the [[Ice Climber]]'s Up Taunt makes the hammers shake on the ground?
*...that Mario's Cape does not affect a character performing a wall jump?
*...that in [[Brawl]] at the continue screen, the yes and no blocks rotate in different directions?
*...that depending if you short hop or fully jump, [[Mario]]'s jumping noises will vary?
*...that if [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]] final smashes someone while he has a [[Starman (item)|Starman]], during the first few seconds into his final smash, the Starman will sparkle around the target and not Captain Falcon?
*...that, staying true to their games, none of the playable [[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]] have more than four of their five specials directly based off of actual Pokémon attacks from the games?
*...that [[Wolf]]'s Special, [[Blaster]] actually does two seperate attacks?
*...that [[Luigi]]'s special [[Negative Zone]] can affect you even in invicibility frames?
*...that [[Captain Falcon]] was the only character from [[Super Smash Bros.]] to have all of his [[Smash Attack]]s changed in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]?
*...that with precise timing, [[Lucario (SSBB)|Lucario's]] [[Double Team]] can activate [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth's]] [[Counter]] and negate each others' counterattacks?
*...that, when [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]] uses [[Final Cutter]] and lands on a disappearing platform on [[PictoChat]] just before it disappears, he becomes [[helpless]]?
*...that if Zelda's size is changed by someone else picking up a [[Lightning Bolt]], and then, while her size is altered, she [[transform]]s into [[Sheik]], she will not naturally return to her normal size, until KOd, even if she transforms back into [[Zelda]]?
*...that in [[Brawl]], if Mario has the flower effect, and he performs his side taunt, the flower stays with the hat, but Mario will still be damaged by it?
*...that [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] is the first (and so far only) game where [[Samus]] has spoken outside of text?
*...that despite its name, [[Marth]]'s sword, [[Falchion]], is really not a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion falchion]?
*...that in mini brawl Ness and Lucas's recovery (PK Thunder) goes much faster and further than normal, often causing them KO themselves?
*...that in "The Two Captains" scene, no white Pikmin appear on the giant [[R.O.B.]]?
*...that in Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, there is a copy ability called Smash that you can get if you swallow [[Master Hand]] and is based off of [[Kirby (SSBM)|Kirby's Super Smash Bros. Melee]] moveset?
*...that Lucario can dodge Ike's Final Smash, Great Aether, by using his down special move double team?
*...that after [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]] plants [[C4]] on the ground, it will momentarily vanish if he is "eaten" by [[Yoshi (SSBB)|Yoshi]]'s, [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]]'s, [[King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede]]'s, or [[Wario (SSBB)|Wario]]'s [[standard Special Move|neutral special]] as well as Yoshi's [[grab]]?
*...that on the [[Melee]] version of [[Yoshi's Island]], if you look at the grass slightly behind the pipe, there is actually water?
*...that when [[Wolf]] uses [[Wolf Flash]] on an upward slant, he will follow it, even if it goes downward once he has started?
*...that Charizard's Rock Smash uses a different color of rock when used in the All-Star Teleporter room?
*...that when playing as the dark Samus costume, when she gets her Final Smash, the visor also turns green?
*...that when used on the ground, Pikachu's [[Thunder]] will go through falling blocks, yet, when used in mid-air, it won't?
*...that during [[Special Brawl|Mini Brawl]], Ike's Aether kills at any damage?
*...that a [[Vacuum]] effect can free an opponent trapped by [[Great Aether]] or [[Triforce Slash]]?
*...that all of [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake's]] explosive attacks have a blue circle around the explosion that represents the hitbox of the move?
*...that when equipped with [[Superspicy Curry]], if you grab an opponent, the curry temporarily turns off?
*...that [[Marth]] sheathes his sword when shielding, performing a rolling dodge and a sidestep dodge, but not when he executes an air dodge?
*...that pausing the game during [[Zelda (SSBB)|Zelda's]] [[Transform|transformation]] speeds up the transformation time?
*...that a character is cleared of any status effects by mid-match character switching (such as [[Zelda]]/[[Sheik]] and [[Pokemon Trainer]]) except for [[Final Smash]] readiness?
*...that activating any Final Smash will nullify the effects of the Timer on the fighter who used it and cancels out effects like metal, giant, and small?
*...that using by [[Kirby (SSB)|Kirby's]] [[stone]], you can go through the lava unharmed in [[Planet Zebes]], eventually killing Kirby due to the fall?
*...that [[Ken Hoang]], the world champion of [[Melee]], is a contestant on '''Survivor: Gabon'''?
*...that Wolf has a backpack-type device to generate his Reflector.
*...that the second Wolf pulls out his Blaster, you can make him turn around & shoot in the opposite direction with the control stick? This works for many other Special Attacks as well.
*...that [[Wolf (SSBB)|Wolf]]'s reflector has invincibility frames?
*...that on the stage [[Venom]], that if you are on one side of the top wall, and a [[Yoshi]] is on the other side, that if Yoshi uses [[Egg Lay]] on you, that you will go through the other side of the wall?
*...that [[R.O.B.]]'s Gyro changes color with his costumes?
*...that if [[Mr. Game & Watch]] is grabbed or thrown, he will appear 3-D and move fluidly?
*...that if [[Dark Link]] gets a [[Smash Ball]], his eyes don't turn yellow, but a Dark Toon Link does?
*...that in SSB,  Pikachu has invincibility frames at the very beginning of its Quick Attack?
*...that Pit's up-special, Wings of Icarus, creates a small blast of air that pushes foes away at the start, but only when on the ground?
*...that the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl Main Theme|Brawl Main Theme]] by [[Nobuo Uematsu]] is heavily influenced by the music from George Bizet's opera "Carmen?"
*...that in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', [[Falcon Punch]] has low [[priority]]?
*...that Jigglypuff's [[Rollout]] has 2 stages of charging?
*...that despite being hit by [[Tabuu|Tabuu's]] Off Waves in the [[Subspace Emmisary]], [[Master Hand]] is not turned into a trophy like all the playable characters are?
*...that when [[King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede]] picks up a [[Hammer]] or [[Golden Hammer]], he swings both the hammer he picks up, and the hammer he carries around?
*...that the Manhole from [[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]]'s down tilt is actually 3-D, as well as the pan from the [[Chef]] attack that [[Kirby (SSBB)|Kirby]] can copy from him?
*...that the reflections off of [[Metal Box|metal]] characters on 2D stages behave as if they were in 3D?
*...that [[Jigglypuff]]'s [[Rest]] has invincibility frames until the time its eyes close?
*...that there is one [[Melee Stage]] for each of the ten original series from SSB?
*...that [[Stale-Move Negation]] is not applied in [[Brawl]]'s [[Training Mode]]?
*...that [[Donkey Kong]], [[Peach]], and [[Pokémon Trainer]] are the only characters who cannot use their Down-B moves in the air?
*...that in [[Melee]], [[Young Link]]'s [[Target Test]] stage is the only stage that requires the [[Wall jump]] technique to be used?
*...that when [[Ice Climbers (SSBB)|the Ice Climbers]] use their [[Final Smash]], [[Iceberg]], the iceberg is in in 3-D, even if it is used  on 2-D stages such as [[Hanenbow]] or [[Flat Zone 2]]?
*...that the [[Palutena's Arrow]] can be curved in a complete circle?
*...that [[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]]'s [[Oil Panic]] has a damage cap of 60% in Brawl?
* ...that you can cancel the landing lag of [[Meta Knight]], [[Pit]], and [[Charizard]]'s Glide by attacking out of it just before you land?
*...that [[Kirby]] never automatically turns back into his normal form while being in his [[Stone]] form in midair?
*...that [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]] is actually [[weight|heavier]] than [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]]?
*...that if [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]], after using his [[Cypher]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog (SSBB)|Sonic]], after using his [[Spring Jump]], or [[Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB)|Mr. Game & Watch]], after using [[Fire]], is [[Cape|caped]] by [[Mario (SSBB)|Mario]], they can use their [[Up Special Move|Up Special Moves]] again?
*...that the song played when fighting [[Crazy Hand]] in Brawl's [[Boss Battles Mode]] is the same as the music played when fighting [[Giga Bowser]] in Melee's [[Adventure Mode]]?
*...that the [[Ice Climbers]] do not slip or slide while running on ice or other slippery surfaces?
*...Occasionally Smart Bombs and Electrodes have a delayed explosion?
*...that [[Replays]] can be saved, even if a match was cancelled?
*...that Jigglypuff's [[Sing]] in ''Brawl'' is able to cause damage to Master Hand, but not to any playable characters?
*...that [[Wario Bike]] can drive freely on spikes and springboards of user-created stages without being affected?
*...that after every one of [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]]'s special moves he goes into [[helpless]].
*...that on the [[Green Greens]] stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', [[Whispy Woods]] can push players, as well as [[Assist Trophy|Assist Trophy characters]]?
*...that planting [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]]'s C4, then a Down Smash is an effective [[edgeguarding]] strategy, because if one is destroyed, the other can be quickly detonated?
*...that for the [[Ice Climbers]], Nana can perform [[Meteor Smash|meteor smashes]] but Popo cannot?
*...that if a character initiates a [[Final Smash]] in the empty space when the [[Bridge of Eldin]] warps back, the character will have glowing eyes, but will use their [[Standard Special Move]]. Also, [[Smash Ball]]s will not appear for the rest of the match unless the character gets [[Knock-out|KO'd]]this will not happen to Jigglypuff. She will get bigger and every time that Yoshi swallows her, she will get bigger.
*...that the final blow of [[Toon Link]]'s [[Triforce Slash#Toon Link|Final Smash]] only has the knockback equivalent to a smash attack, and that the enemy only flies so far because of the damage that builds up?
*...that the only [[Stage Builder]] part that can be grabbed or tethered is the standard block?
*...that if Sonic bounces off a grounded Spring, even if it is his own, he doesn't go into the "tumble" that usually follows his [[Spring Jump]], and thus can essentially use two recoveries back-to-back?
*...that all characters with swords ([[Link]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Marth]], etc.) in all the games have the same Down Smash; slashing in front of them, then behind?
*...that Young Link's (SSBM) deku shield or the wooden shield can protect him from fire projectile attacks but burns on the Zelda games.
*...that Brawl is the only game in the series where the announcer does not announce the game's name?
*...that if you use [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s Final Smash while in the road of [[Big Blue]], the camera will follow it until it's over, which results in a self-destruct?
*...that [[Pit]] can do a [[Hyrule Jump#Reverse Hyrule Jump|reverse Hyrule jump]] by only using his [[Wings of Icarus]]?
*...that the crowd cheer for [[Meta Knight (SSBB) | Meta Knight]] in the North American version of ''Brawl'' is the same as the crowd cheer for Meta Knight in the Japanese version?
*...that [[Ganondorf (SSBB) | Ganondorf]]'s recovery jump from hanging onto the ledge is higher than both his first and second jump combined?
*...that [[Snake]]'s second jump is higher than his first jump?
*...that [[King Dedede]] has an unlimited chain grab (his down throw) when facing a wall?
*...that when you use many stall-then-fall moves on a slanted surface they will slide down the surface?
*...that ''Brawl'' is the only game in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|series]] where the Announcer does not announce the game's name at the title screen?
*...that [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)| Captain Falcon]]'s [[Falcon Dive]] cannot break a [[Smash Ball]], but it can break the [[Target]]s in [[Target Smash!!]]?
*...that in ''Brawl'', if you change the color costume for [[Princess Peach|Peach]], her [[Peach Parasol|Parasol]] also changes color to match her outfit?
*...that by using the [[Luigi Ladder]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' two Luigi's can cross under [[Sector Z]]?
*...that in the second stage of [[Castle Siege]], where the breakable statues are, in the background you can see soldiers, and an armored man on a throne at the far back, like there would be in a real Fire Emblem game?
*...that in the [[stage builder]], if you change the direction of the spring piece, it will change color, from orange to green/green to orange?
*...that the song "Mona's Theme" on the [[WarioWare, Inc.]] [[stage]] uses the vocals from the original version of the song in ''WarioWare: Twisted!'' despite being an arrangement?
*...that by using his [[glide]] and [[Shuttle Loop]], [[Meta Knight]] can fully fly around large stages such as [[Hyrule Temple]] without landing?
*...[[Link]] and [[Toon Link]] are the only characters who are left handed in Super Smash Bros. Brawl because they are left handed in most of the Zelda games?
*...[[Link]]'s and [[Toon Link]]'s [[Final Smash]], [[Triforce Slash]], can sometimes fail even if it connects, dealing only a small amount of damage?
*...that in brawl, the character who changed the most is Falco?
*...that once you have unlocked a [[character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', it will appear in the game's intro sequence?
*...that touching the front of the pirate ship on the [[Pirate Ship|stage of the same name]] while in the water will result in an immediate [[knock-out]]?
*...that in the current Melee [[Tier list]], all of the [[clone]]s except for [[Dr. Mario (SSBM)|Dr. Mario]] are considered inferior to the original?
*...that in Brawl the [[Luigi Cyclone]] gives great vertical distance when tapping the button, and great horizontal distance while on ground?
*...that some [[forward tilt]]s and [[Forward smash|smashes]] can be aimed slightly up or down, instead of just straight?
*...that [[Luigi]]'s [[Green Missile]] may randomly stick him into a wall like a dart if it hits with enough force?
*...that [[King Dedede]]'s Jet Hammer attack with start doing damage after fully charging, but this effect will stop at 150% damage?
*...that you can grab the [[edge]] under the waterfall to keep from being washed away on the [[Distant Planet]] stage?
*...that Pokemon Trainer's [[Final Smash]] used on the road on the stage [[Big Blue]] will force the camera to stay behind and focus on you while the actual players and cars pass by? (results in [[Self-Destruct]])
*...that sometimes Pit will say "I'm done for..." as his death cry, and sometimes, when eating food, Snake will say something extra; for example, there is a 1/100 chance he will say "This is too good!" when eating it.
*...that [[Ness]] and [[Lucas]] can reflect projectiles back with their forward smashes?
*...that [[Sonic (SSBB)|Sonic]], [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake]], [[Ness (SSBB)|Ness]], and [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth]] are the only unlockable characters to appear in the opening video of [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]?
*...that when [[Mr. Game & Watch]] turns around with a [[Hammer]], it really does a 180° flip?
*...that [[Peach Bomber]] could be used on walls to gain vertical height in [[Melee]], while in [[Brawl]] it couldn't?
*...that Squirtle's Water Gun deals no damage when charged, but an uncharged shot at close range can deal 12%?
*...that Ivysaur's fully charged Up Smash can KO opponents at approximately 40% on most stages?
*...that Olimar is the only character who doesn't have a death cry when he's ben KO'ed, but his Pikmin are the ones that do have death cry if they die?
*...that [[Kirby]] was invented by the creator of the Super Smash Bros. Series himself, [[Masahiro Sakurai]], and that Sakurai also voices [[King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede]] in [[Brawl]]?
*...that during King Dedede's [[Final Smash]], the [[Waddle Dee Army]], opponents on the ground are constantly sucked towards him?
*...that each of the five characters that were removed from [[Brawl]] only appeared in [[Melee]].
*...that Wario-Man's [[Wario Bike]] is faster than [[Sonic]] but slower than [[Super Sonic]]?
*...that you can catch the peanuts that [[Diddy Kong (SSBB)|Diddy Kong]] fires with his [[Peanut Popgun]]?
*...that in Brawl, [[Wario (SSBB)|Wario]], [[Jigglypuff (SSBB)|Jigglypuff]], [[Sonic (SSBB)|Sonic]] and [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]] can do a [[Hyrule Jump#Reverse Hyrule Jump|Reverse Hyrule Jump]] without using their Up-B attacks?
*...that there are moves that give off [[Super Armor]] frames?
*...that if you use [[Final Smash|Final Smashes]] such as the [[Mario Finale]] or [[Zero Laser]] as you are falling into the water, you will fall through the water to your death?
*...that the actual range of Link's [[Final Smash]], the [[Triforce Slash]], is the entire length of [[Final Destination]], while Toon Link's is half as far?
*...that the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl Main Theme|Main Theme]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'' was composed by famed Final Fantasy series composer [[Nobuo Uematsu]]?
*...that [[Olimar (SSBB)|Olimar]] can [[Meteor Smash]] someone by hitting them with his ship in midair as he takes off for his Final Smash?
*...that [[Sonic]] wearing a Bunny Hood and [[Wario-Man]] riding his bike can outrun the F-Zero cars in [[F-Zero Grand Prix: Big Blue|Big Blue]]?
*...that [[Snake (SSBB)|Snake's]] [[C4]] (Down-B) can be set ON people when they are close enough?
*...that [[Hideo Kojima]], creator of the [[Metal Gear (universe)|Metal Gear series]], developed [[Shadow Moses Island]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''?
*...[[Lucas]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Solid Snake]] were originally going to be playable characters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'', while [[King Dedede]], [[Meowth]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Bowser]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Pit]] were originally going to be playable characters in [[Super Smash Bros.|the original]]?
*...that if [[Pit (SSBB)|Pit]] gets hit while using his Up-B, he can not use it again until he lands?
*...that in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]] some metal characters such as [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Ganondorf]] turn gold when they use their [[Up B|Up B attack]], and others become shiny green such as [[Samus]] and [[Zelda]]?
*...if you hold [[L]] + [[R]] before you choose a stage, then pick a stage while stilling holding them down, takes you back to the menu screen?
*...that [[Yoshi]] doesn't flinch when he gets hit during his double jump?
*...that if you hold the A button while performing [[Yoshi]]'s egg roll attack, you roll faster?
*...that the more you use [[Samus]]'s charge shot, it charges faster, but it does less damage?
*...that [[Pichu]] and [[Captain Falcon]] are the only [[List of characters|characters]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' that have two different taunts?
*...that when you're looking at a [[trophies|trophy]] , if you press Start the background will change?
*...[[Pichu]]'s Skull Bash attack does more damage and knockback than [[Pikachu]]'s?
*...that in [[Flatzone]], if you use [[Yoshi's]] egg roll attack, when you spin back around in the opposite direction, the egg is actually in 2-D?
*...that ''[[Lucas]]'' was going to replace ''[[Ness]]'' in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' but ''[[EarthBound (universe)|Mother 3]]'' was delayed until 2006?
*...that ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' originally was going to be released for Super Nintendo  with the utilize of the [[Super FX]] chip, alongside with the ''[[Star Fox 64|Star Fox 2]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64|Super Mario FX]]'', both of which were moved and renamed for [[Nintendo 64]] with major installments in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|Super Smash Bros. universe]]?
*...that on [[Corneria]] the [[Great Fox]] skims the water?
*...that [[Yoshi]] has the longest mid-air jump in the game?
*...that [[Roy (SSBM)|Roy]], [[Counter|Countering]] another Roy who is Countering an [[Oil Panic]] charged with three [[PK Flash|PK Flashes]], can unleash 386% of damage, making it the strongest non-glitch attack?.
*...that a character trapped in ice will be instantly freed by any fire based attack?
*...that in [[Corneria]] the [[Great Fox]] shooter can be destroyed by constantly attacking it?
*...that [[Zelda]] can transform into [[Sheik]] before a match starts by holding the A button during the loading period?
*...that the eggs [[Birdo]] shoots in [[Mushroom Kingdom II|Subcon]] can be caught in midair, occasionally exploding when thrown?
*...that [[Peach]]'s [[Up B]] Parasol counts towards the parasol finish in [[Bonus points|bonuses]]?
*...that [[Peach]]'s [[Up B]] Parasol is replaced by the '[[Parasol]]' item if she is holding one?
*…that [[Samus]] can get an extended grapple by making a circular motion on the D-pad while tapping Z?
*…that [[Hideo Kojima]], creator of the [[Metal Gear (universe)|Metal Gear series]], developed [[Shadow Moses Island]] for Brawl?
*…that [[Ganondorf]]'s moves and taunts are inspired from his movements and forms of attack in Ocarina of Time?
*…that the type of milk [[Young Link]] drinks is called "[[Lon Lon Milk]]"?
*…that the [[Ice Climbers]] has the highest [[third jump]] in the game when both climbers are alive?
*…that in Melee, [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Ganondorf]] will gain another jump after doing a [[down B]] in the air?
*…that [[Luigi]]'s [[taunt]] is a [[meteor smash]], and the only one doing any damage?
*...that HAL Laboratory, creator of the the ''[[Smash Bros. universe|Smash Bros.]]'' series, also created ''[[Kirby (universe)|Kirby]]''?
*...that [[Master Hand]] and [[Crazy Hand]] make cameo appearances in the GBA game ''Kirby and the Amazing Mirror''?
*...that in ''Kirby and the Amazing Mirror'', you can get an ability from defeating a Master Hand which lets you use Kirby's attacks from Melee?
*...that a Tiny [[Donkey Kong|DK]], can carry a crate or barrel faster than a Tiny [[Captain Falcon]]?
*…that [[Link]] and [[Young Link]]'s shields, while standing still, will block most projectiles, even a fully charged shot from [[Samus]]?
*...that [[Mario]]'s [[cape]] can be used against some characters' (such as [[Sheik]]'s) ledge attack, to teleport them all the way to the other side of the [[stage]]?
*...that beating [[Event 51: The Showdown|Event 51]] without losing a life shows you a secret message?
*...that [[Fox]] and [[Falco]] have a special taunt that can be done on [[Corneria]] or [[Venom]] by pressing down on the D-pad for one frame?
*...that Samus can switch to Zero Suit Samus at any time by tapping down up down on the d-pad?
*...that on the stage [[Onett]] if you pause and zoom in to the background, you can see the meteor that fell on [[Onett]] in the original [[Earthbound]]?
*...that the glide after Meta Knight's [[Shuttle Loop]] is slightly slower than his regular glide, and easier to move yourself with?
*...that if [[Kirby]] or [[King Dedede]] swallows you, you can make them move around, fall through platforms, and jump a bit by tapping the control stick in the desired direction?
*...that [[Charizard]] is the only pokemon on the team of [[Pokemon Trainer]] that does not say its own name?
*...that while crouching, [[Squirtle]] is so low to the ground that [[Ganondorf]]'s [[Wizard's Foot]] goes right over it?
*...that in SSBM if you fight a lvl 9 Ness with one stock on Jungle Japes and don't move ness will kill himself?
*...that whenever [[Princess Peach]] uses a heart based attack like her up-tilt, she winks?
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