10 Mario Facts to Super Jump Punch Your Brain

Even the most dedicated gamer may not know every fact about world's most famous mustachioed plumber.

From his first humble days as an 8-bit carpenter named Jumpman to his iconic look, YouTube channel AllTime10s has rounded up the most intriguing tidbits in Mario history.

Grab your game controllers and get ready to absorb some superior Nintendo knowledge.

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   1. Boo Mario

   From Super Mario Galaxy, Boo Mario appears when Mario grabs a Boo Mushroom, which disguises him as a ghost. He can levitate, become invisible, pass through walls and even make other Boos fall in love with him.

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   2. Propeller Mario

   This power up from New Super Mario Bros. Wii makes Mario look like Inspector Gadget, but comes in handy during gameplay.

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   3. Boot Mario

   The Boot Suit from Super Mario Bros. III is a rare power up that got thrown out in later generations of the game. It's probably not an efficient way of getting around, but it probably gave a lot of gamers some good laughs.

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   4. Flying Squirrel Mario

   Any time you give Mario a tail, expect something amazing to happen. When the plumber grabs a Super Acorn in New Super Mario Bros. U. he transforms into a puffy flying squirrel.

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   5. Statue Mario

   Statue Mario may be immobile in this power up, but he's invincible to enemies. Your argument is invalid, he is a rock.

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   6. Frog Mario

   Turning Mario into a frog in Super Mario Bros. III allowed him to jump higher and swim underwater. Luckily he didn't need a kiss from Princess Peach to transform back into himself again.

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   7. Penguin Mario

   Penguin Mario in New Super Mario Bros. Wii can throw ice balls at his enemies and freeze them. He's also too adorable for words.

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   8. Tanooki Mario

   The Tanooki Suit, besides looking like a child's onesie, was actually extremely useful in Super Mario Bros. III. In the game, you can transform Mario into a rock and drop him on your enemy.

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   9. Bee Mario

   Bee Mario appears in Super Mario Galaxy. That adorable little stinger is just for show, though. Like all bees, if Mario had used it, he would have died an agonizing death. He's better off just buzzing around space without stinging anyone.

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    10. Cloud Mario

    Cloud Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2 controls the weather by creating clouds that he can use as platforms. The Cloud Flower in the game transform his overalls and hat into something resembling a fully, whipped topping.

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    11. Rainbow Mario

    Do not adjust your screen. The super special Rainbow Mario in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will make you feel like you might have just consumed some special brownies, but he's actually one of the coolest incarnations of Mario ever. He's not just colorful, he's invincible.

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    12. Rock Mario

    Look out, Indy! Rock Mario rolls in Super Mario Galaxy 2, allowing the character to plow through enemies and big red crystals with items inside of them.

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