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#vardefine:DYK16|*...if Kirby manages to get a score higher than 99 points in the [[Jumping]] game from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', the score will stop increasing? | #vardefine:DYK16|*...if Kirby manages to get a score higher than 99 points in the [[Jumping]] game from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', the score will stop increasing? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK17|*...if | #vardefine:DYK17|*...if 999 [[1-Up|extra lives]] are obtained in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', a crown will be placed on the extra Kirby icon? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK18|*...despite being called [[The Three Mage-Sisters]], [[Francisca]], [[Flamberge]], and [[Zan Partizanne]] are not actually related by blood? | #vardefine:DYK18|*...despite being called [[The Three Mage-Sisters]], [[Francisca]], [[Flamberge]], and [[Zan Partizanne]] are not actually related by blood? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK28|*...the [[Yo-Yo]] and [[ESP]] abilities are a reference to [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] from [[wikibound:Earthbound|Earthbound]]? | #vardefine:DYK28|*...the [[Yo-Yo]] and [[ESP]] abilities are a reference to [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] from [[wikibound:Earthbound|Earthbound]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK29|*...the "Light-Speed Dash" move added to [[Plasma]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' is a reference to [[bulbapedia:Pikachu|Pikachu]]'s [[smashwiki:Quick Attack|Quick Attack]] from its | #vardefine:DYK29|*...the "Light-Speed Dash" move added to [[Plasma]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' is a reference to [[bulbapedia:Pikachu|Pikachu]]'s [[smashwiki:Quick Attack|Quick Attack]] from its moveset in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK30|*...[[HAL Laboratory]] has a habit of inserting the number 86, which can be read as "HAL" in Japanese, in various places in the ''Kirby'' games? | #vardefine:DYK30|*...[[HAL Laboratory]] has a habit of inserting the number 86, which can be read as "HAL" in Japanese, in various places in the ''Kirby'' games? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK103|*...[[Rick]], [[Kine]] and [[Coo]] have appeared as cameos far more often in the ''Kirby'' series than as actual playable characters? | #vardefine:DYK103|*...[[Rick]], [[Kine]] and [[Coo]] have appeared as cameos far more often in the ''Kirby'' series than as actual playable characters? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK104|*... | #vardefine:DYK104|*...in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', if [[Kirby]] collects all the [[Heart Star]]s in an area and returns to a previously defeated boss, the boss will be friendly and not attack him? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK105|*...[[Acro]] appears as an [[Easter egg]] illustration in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', preceding his first real appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''? | #vardefine:DYK105|*...[[Acro]] appears as an [[Easter egg]] illustration in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', preceding his first real appearance in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK190|*...the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' has its backstory in the game as cutscenes, but this was removed in international releases, relegated only to the manual? | #vardefine:DYK190|*...the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' has its backstory in the game as cutscenes, but this was removed in international releases, relegated only to the manual? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK191|*...''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' was never released in Japan, making it the only ''Kirby'' game with that distinction? | #vardefine:DYK191|*...''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'' was never released in Japan, making it the only officially-recognized ''Kirby'' game with that distinction? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK192|*...in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'', it is possible in some instances to get Kirby stuck bouncing on a Pinball Block, thus allowing the player to rack up an indefinite amount of points? | #vardefine:DYK192|*...in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'', it is possible in some instances to get Kirby stuck bouncing on a Pinball Block, thus allowing the player to rack up an indefinite amount of points? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK199|*...one of Kirby's poses when performing the [[Crash]] attack in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' shows him with teeth, which he does not appear to have at any other point in the series? | #vardefine:DYK199|*...one of Kirby's poses when performing the [[Crash]] attack in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' shows him with teeth, which he does not appear to have at any other point in the series? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK200|*...very little is known about [[Shinichi Shimomura]] | #vardefine:DYK200|*...very little is known about [[Shinichi Shimomura]] — the man who directed the ''Kirby'' games featuring [[Dark Matter]] among other roles? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK201|*...in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', [[Mike]] Kirby's Stand Microphone scream was voiced by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], and according to him, he says "Chesto!", a Japanese battle cry originating from the Satsuma (now Kagoshima) province? | #vardefine:DYK201|*...in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', [[Mike]] Kirby's Stand Microphone scream was voiced by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], and according to him, he says "Chesto!", a Japanese battle cry originating from the Satsuma (now Kagoshima) province? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK211|*...[[Kirby]] is only 20 centimeters (about eight inches) tall? | #vardefine:DYK211|*...[[Kirby]] is only 20 centimeters (about eight inches) tall? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK212|*...in Japanese, [[Kirby]]'s [[Kirby#Gender|gender]] is officially stated to be "unknown"? | #vardefine:DYK212|*...in Japanese, [[Kirby]]'s [[Kirby's characteristics#Gender|gender]] is officially stated to be "unknown"? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK213|*...Kirby was originally going to be named Popopo (or Twinkle Popo), but was later renamed to Kirby in part to honor the lawyer John Kirby who defended Nintendo in a case against Universal Studios over the name "Donkey Kong"? | #vardefine:DYK213|*...Kirby was originally going to be named Popopo (or Twinkle Popo), but was later renamed to Kirby in part to honor the lawyer John Kirby who defended Nintendo in a case against Universal Studios over the name "Donkey Kong"? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK214|*...the anime episodes [[Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I]] and [[Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II]] were created to coincide with the release of ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', and because of this, the English dub aired them out of order? | #vardefine:DYK214|*...the anime episodes [[Air-Ride-in-Style - Part I]] and [[Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II]] were created to coincide with the release of ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', and because of this, the English dub aired them out of order? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK215|*...the four abilities seen in [[Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II]] — [[Baton]], [[Water]], [[Iron]], and [[Top]] — were designed by winners of a | #vardefine:DYK215|*...the four abilities seen in [[Air-Ride-in-Style - Part II]] — [[Baton]], [[Water]], [[Iron]], and [[Top]] — were designed by winners of a Japan-only [[Kirby of the Stars: New Ability Contest|Copy Ability design contest]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK216|*...''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' is the only game to have [[Swinging Waddle Doo]]s, but not [[Swinging Waddle Dee]]s? | #vardefine:DYK216|*...''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' is the only game to have [[Swinging Waddle Doo]]s, but not [[Swinging Waddle Dee]]s? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK239|*...[[King Dedede]] learned how to [[hover]] after [[Kirby's Dream Land|his first defeat]]? | #vardefine:DYK239|*...[[King Dedede]] learned how to [[hover]] after [[Kirby's Dream Land|his first defeat]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK240|*...[[Dedede Clones & D3|the D3 Cannon]] costs 9.3 billion Haltmanns, which is further referenced by its defeat jingle's track name | #vardefine:DYK240|*...[[Dedede Clones & D3|the D3 Cannon]] costs 9.3 billion Haltmanns, which is further referenced by its defeat jingle's track name — "9.3 Billion in Anguish"? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK241|*...in ancient times, the [[People of the Sky]] revered [[Coily Rattler]] as a deity and a symbol of peace? | #vardefine:DYK241|*...in ancient times, the [[People of the Sky]] revered [[Coily Rattler]] as a deity and a symbol of peace? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK247|*...[[Magolor Soul]] is the only [[:Category:Soul bosses|Soul boss]] who does not use the [[Shooter Cutter]]? | #vardefine:DYK247|*...[[Magolor Soul]] is the only [[:Category:Soul bosses|Soul boss]] who does not use the [[Shooter Cutter]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK248|*...the tropical area seen in chapters [[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 2|two]] and [[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 3|three]] of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] is [[Orange Ocean]]? | #vardefine:DYK248|*...the tropical area seen in chapters [[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 2|two]] and [[Revenge of Meta Knight - Chapter 3|three]] of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] is likely [[Orange Ocean]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK249|*...in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''{{'}}s [[Meta Knightmare]] mode, [[Meta Knight]] fights himself? | #vardefine:DYK249|*...in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''{{'}}s [[Meta Knightmare]] mode, [[Meta Knight]] fights himself? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK266|*...the first part of "[[The Cave in the Sky]]" theme from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' sounds similar to an unused theme from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''? | #vardefine:DYK266|*...the first part of "[[The Cave in the Sky]]" theme from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' sounds similar to an unused theme from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK267|*...in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' | #vardefine:DYK267|*...in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', [[Whispy Woods]] wears a surgical mask and glasses in the first half of his fight, which is likely a joke about him trying to avoid [[wikipedia:Allergic rhinitis|hay fever]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK268|*...a Japanese-only DSiWare game ''Hobo Ka no Kenkō Techō'' features an arrangement of the [[Grape Garden (theme)|Grape Garden theme]]? | #vardefine:DYK268|*...a Japanese-only DSiWare game ''Hobo Ka no Kenkō Techō'' features an arrangement of the [[Grape Garden (theme)|Grape Garden theme]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK270|*...the [[Mint Leaf]] is known as a "roasted sweet potato" in Japanese, and it even received distinct models in the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|Kirby Fighters games]] to mark the difference? | #vardefine:DYK270|*...the [[Mint Leaf]] is known as a "roasted sweet potato" in Japanese, and it even received distinct models in the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|Kirby Fighters games]] to mark the difference? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK271|*...the internal | #vardefine:DYK271|*...the internal filename for "[[Fly, Kirby!]]" is "st_[[halberd]]" (despite no signs of the ship in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' and its remake)? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK272|*...[[Big Kabu|Dekabu]] and [[Doka]] are the only ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' enemies that appear in the [[ | #vardefine:DYK272|*...[[Big Kabu|Dekabu]] and [[Doka]] are the only ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' enemies that appear in the [[bad ending]] but don't have official artwork? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK273|*...one piece of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' concept art refers to [[Paintra]], [[Drawcia]], and [[Vividria]] as sisters? | #vardefine:DYK273|*...one piece of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' concept art refers to [[Paintra]], [[Drawcia]], and [[Vividria]] as sisters, and also implies that [[Claycia]] is unrelated to them? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK275|*...the anime episodes available on [[Kirby TV Channel]] slightly differed depending on the language setting? | #vardefine:DYK275|*...the anime episodes available on [[Kirby TV Channel]] slightly differed depending on the language setting? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK282|*...on the non-Japanese ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' box art and in the instruction booklet, [[Kirby]] was portrayed as white? | #vardefine:DYK282|*...on the non-Japanese ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' box art and in the instruction booklet, [[Kirby]] was portrayed as white? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK283|*...the North American box art for many ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' games from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' until ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' | #vardefine:DYK283|*...the North American box art for many ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' games from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' until ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' changed Kirby's expression to appear angrier? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK284|*...[[Meta Knight]] makes an obscure cameo in ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'', where he can be found in the upper board of [[Kracko Land]] after defeating [[King Dedede]] once all of [[Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright|Mr. Shine]]'s stars are broken? | #vardefine:DYK284|*...[[Meta Knight]] makes an obscure cameo in ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]'', where he can be found in the upper board of [[Kracko Land]] after defeating [[King Dedede]] once all of [[Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright|Mr. Shine]]'s stars are broken? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK288|*...there is an unused boss health bar and unique assigned music for [[Marx]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', indicating he was intended to be an actual boss rather than just appearing in the [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] credits? | #vardefine:DYK288|*...there is an unused boss health bar and unique assigned music for [[Marx]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', indicating he was intended to be an actual boss rather than just appearing in the [[Heroes in Another Dimension]] credits? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK289|*...one of the Graphics in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' depicting various final bosses has brand new [[Dark Matter]] | #vardefine:DYK289|*...one of the Graphics in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' depicting various final bosses has brand new artwork of [[Dark Matter]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK290|*...an obscure [[Kirby's Adventure (soundtrack)|''Kirby's Adventure'' soundtrack]] exists, which contains eight vocal arrangements of themes from said game? | #vardefine:DYK290|*...an obscure [[Kirby's Adventure (soundtrack)|''Kirby's Adventure'' soundtrack]] exists, which contains eight vocal arrangements of themes from said game? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK300|*...the intro of the [[Vegetable Valley (theme)|Vegetable Valley theme]] is slightly altered in the European/Australian NES and Wii Virtual Console versions of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''? | #vardefine:DYK300|*...the intro of the [[Vegetable Valley (theme)|Vegetable Valley theme]] is slightly altered in the European/Australian NES and Wii Virtual Console versions of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK301|*...[[Jun Ishikawa]] and [[Hirokazu Ando]] | #vardefine:DYK301|*...series composers [[Jun Ishikawa]] and [[Hirokazu Ando]] arrange the [[Kirby Dance (theme)|Kirby Dance melody]] slightly differently from each other? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK302|*...ice cream is [[Susie]]'s favorite food, and she ordered the construction of an ice cream factory, which is implied to be [[Overload Ocean - Stage 4]]? | #vardefine:DYK302|*...ice cream is [[Susie]]'s favorite food, and she ordered the construction of an ice cream factory, which is implied to be [[Overload Ocean - Stage 4]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK303|*...the [[Crash]] ability can be used to light [[fuse]]s in ''Kirby'' games that precede ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''? | #vardefine:DYK303|*...the [[Crash]] ability can be used to light [[fuse]]s in ''Kirby'' games that precede ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK304|*...the [[ | #vardefine:DYK304|*...the [[Fictional languages in the Kirby series|alien script]] seen on signs and buildings in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' is just a cipher for the English alphabet, and translates to real words if the player knows which symbols match which English letters? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK305|*...the developers of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' had considered giving [[Adeleine]] a voice, but decided against it to keep her familiar to players? | #vardefine:DYK305|*...the developers of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' had considered giving [[Adeleine]] a voice, but decided against it to keep her familiar to players? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK310|*...whenever [[Metal General]] is hit, a green number indicating the amount of damage dealt flashes near it, unlike any other enemy, Mid-Boss, or boss in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''? | #vardefine:DYK310|*...whenever [[Metal General]] is hit, a green number indicating the amount of damage dealt flashes near it, unlike any other enemy, Mid-Boss, or boss in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK311|*...the name of the song for ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''{{'}}s [[The True Arena]] | #vardefine:DYK311|*...the name of the song for ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''{{'}}s [[The True Arena]] — "[[Haltmann Works Co. HQ|Combat Evaluation Program]]" — possibly hints at the mode's purpose in said game? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK312|*...[[Kabula]] makes a minor cameo in the background of [[Scope Shot]] Sub-Game from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', where she can be shot down for 800 extra points? | #vardefine:DYK312|*...[[Kabula]] makes a minor cameo in the background of [[Scope Shot]] Sub-Game from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', where she can be shot down for 800 extra points? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK341|*...there are four different variants of every [[Race (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|race course]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', and that each can be told apart by the color of the background, if nothing else? | #vardefine:DYK341|*...there are four different variants of every [[Race (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|race course]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', and that each can be told apart by the color of the background, if nothing else? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK342|*...[[Masahiro Sakurai]] | #vardefine:DYK342|*...[[Masahiro Sakurai]] — the creator of [[Kirby]] and director of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] — has his own [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1DvRY5PyHHt3KN9ghunuw YouTube channel] where he shares his experience and lessons on creating games? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK343|*...the floating hands in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' are known as the [[Server Hands]]? | #vardefine:DYK343|*...the floating hands in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' are known as the [[Server Hands]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK348|*...the "[[Gourmet Race (theme)|Gourmet Race]]" theme was inspired by combining the classic piece "[[wikipedia:Csikós Post|Csikós Post]]" with a ska rhythm? | #vardefine:DYK348|*...the "[[Gourmet Race (theme)|Gourmet Race]]" theme was inspired by combining the classic piece "[[wikipedia:Csikós Post|Csikós Post]]" with a ska rhythm? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK349|*...a poster with [[The Deedly Dees]] can be found outside the [[ | #vardefine:DYK349|*...a poster with [[The Deedly Dees]] can be found outside the [[Theater|Waddle Dee Cinema]], foreshadowing their appearance? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK350|*...the Sub-Games | #vardefine:DYK350|*...aside from [[Tilt-and-Roll Kirby]], all of the Sub-Games that appear in the [[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]]'s "Get Pumped Up! Sub-Game Medley" also appear in [[Merry Magoland]]? | ||
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#vardefine:DYK351|*...there are over 350 facts listed in this box that rotate daily? | #vardefine:DYK351|*...there are over 350 facts listed in this box that rotate daily? | ||
Revision as of 01:53, 22 January 2024
Did you know that...
- ...four distinct giant robots have appeared which resemble King Dedede or have been piloted by him?
- ...one of Zan Partizanne's biggest pet peeves is when people forget her name?
- ...one of the promotional comic strips made for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse suggests that Kirby's Star Dashes are "gas-powered"?
- ...it is possible to ignore Meta Knight's offer of a sword before battle in Kirby Super Star, Kirby Star Allies, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
- ...there is an item in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake called the Stomper Boot, which functions just like the Goomba's Shoe in the Super Mario games?
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