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Fact: Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels is set in a parallel world to the Mushroom Kingdom of Super Mario Bros.

This parallel world may be the same as the "Special Worlds" from Super Mario 3D Land. Both are alternate versions of the Mushroom Kingdom and feature Poison Mushrooms.

Source(s):

Super Mario 3D Land, Nintendo Co., Ltd. website

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Fact: Raphael the Raven is a Raven that Kamek enlarged with his magic in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. He fought a Blue Yoshi and Baby Mario on a small moon.

He later became the master and guardian of Lavalava Island, an agent of the Stars and an ally of Yoshi and Mario.

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Fact: The Millennium Star is the brightest Star in the universe. It is born in the centre of the universe once every 1,000 years.

Legends say that whoever possesses it will become the top Super Star in the universe. In Mario Party 3, the newborn Millennium Star falls to Earth.

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Fact: In Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Wingo seemingly kidnapped Toadette. However, Wingo was initially only interested in the Power Star the greedy Toadette refused to let go of.

On his journey to save Toadette, Captain Toad invades the lairs of Wingo and Draggadon.

Source(s):

Nintendo Dream Web

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Fact: In WarioWare: Twisted!, Dr. Crygor invents the Gravitator, a device which can upgrade items, giving them gravity-based effects.

When Wario accidentally enters the Gravitator, he temporarily transforms into Wario-Man, gaining the power of levitation.

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Fact: In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Wonky mentions that Zess T.'s Couple's Cake recipe reminds her of her late husband.

It is implied that during Toadsworth's stay at Rogueport's inn above Podley's Place, he and Zess T. began a romantic relationship.

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Fact: The Koopa Clown Car is a flying vehicle, equipped with artillery, that is primarily used by Bowser. He's had it since he was a baby.

Similar Clown Cars have been used by many of Bowser's Minions, with Bowser Jr. having his own Junior Clown Car as well.

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Fact: Wishing in the Mario universe is similar to prayer. Wish power is a form of energy produced by the hopes and dreams of people.

Wish power can be used for magical abilities. Magical items and beings, such as Stars, can receive power from the wishes of normal people.

Source(s):

Gamesradar

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Fact: Funky Kong is a laid-back surfer and mechanic who makes inventions using whatever junk he can find, such as barrels. He is Donkey Kong’s best friend.

He hates adventures, but often helps out the other Kongs on their escapades.

Source(s):

N.O.M.

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Fact: The treasure Luigi finds in the Last Resort in Luigi’s Mansion 3, such as coins, bills and gold bars, doesn’t belong to the ghosts that reside in the hotel and was hidden there long ago.

This may indicate that the hotel had different owners before Hellen Gravely.

Source(s):

Kotaku

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Weapons used by Bowser, such as Bill Blasters and Ring Burners, often feature a particular skull emblem which strongly resembles a Tostarenan head.

It’s possible that these weapons were created in the Sand Kingdom, explaining why they’re found throughout the Tostarena Ruins.

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Fact: Despite helping his father with his evil plans, Bowser Jr. wants to be a hero. He initially believed that Bowser’s Minions were the “good guys”.

In Super Mario Sunshine, Bowser Jr. believes Mario is a villain, using his Shadow Mario disguise to frame him on Isle Delfino.

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Fact: Waluigi longs to be famous and achieve the Super Star status Mario and Luigi hold. To this end, he competes against them both in sporting events and considers Luigi his rival.

Luigi doesn’t take Waluigi very seriously, much to Waluigi’s chagrin.

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Fact: Mad Boos and Mad Big Boos are Boos under the effects of the Rage Vibe. While mad, they develop glowing eyes with dark circles around them.

They bear a strong resemblance to King Boo and Boolossus’ appearances in the Luigi’s Mansion series.

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Fact: Mario and Luigi are twin brothers and close friends. They have a strong bond and work together incredibly well.

They’re often partners at sporting events, putting their bond to good use, but they’ve also had a friendly rivalry since childhood that occasionally emerges.

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Fact: In the Mario universe babies come from a magical land in the sky. They are delivered to their parents by Storks.

It’s possible that babies are created in the sky by the Stars after their parents-to-be make a wish.

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Fact: In Super Mario Sunshine, several animal-shaped islands can be seen surrounding Isle Delfino.

Based on the flight path of Princess Peach’s airplane, it appears this archipelago is north-west of the Mushroom Kingdom.