Editing Mario is Missing!

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'''''Mario is Missing!''''' is an [[Genre#Educational|educational]] game created for {{wp|MS-DOS}}, [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], and Mac. It is the first game of the ''[[Mario Discovery (series)|Mario Discovery]]'' series. ''Mario is Missing!'' was released in floppy disk format for MS-DOS in 1992, with the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' edition and conversions released the following year. Its gameplay was widely panned by critics. A follow-up called ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'' was later released. This is the second game in which [[Luigi]] is the sole main protagonist, the first being ''[[Luigi's Hammer Toss]]''.

In the DOS version, Luigi takes Bowser's shell (which covers his tail in this depiction) off, causing Bowser to run off-screen, embarrassed about his polka-dot boxers. This is the only time Bowser has been seen without his shell. Luigi shakes the shell to retrieve the key to Mario's cell, then throws the carapace away. Bowser returns wondering where his shell is, with Luigi then lying to him saying he threw the shell off the balcony; then, when Bowser leans over the railing to look for it, Luigi kicks him off and he lands in the snow. Luigi then opens Mario's cell and the two dance around in joy. They then go outside and shake Yoshi's hand before walking off into the distance together. Bowser then pokes his head out of the snow, looking in their direction with his shell back on.

*{{wp|Suriname}} is spelled "Surinam" (although this is the country's old name, "Suriname" is the preferred spelling<ref>Bryson, Bill. "S." ''Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words: A Writer's Guide to Getting It Right'', Doubleday Canada, 2013. Google Books, books.google.ca/books?id=I-nqQ2MRylMC. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>).

*{{wp|Yangon}} in Myanmar is named "Rangoon", which was its name before 1989,<ref>"Myanmar Profile - Timeline." ''BBC News'', BBC, 11 Jan. 2018, www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-12992883. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>.

*A scientist says that Athens became the capital of Greece in 1834, but this actually happened in 1833.<ref>Hall, Thomas. "Athens." ''Planning Europe's Capital Cities: Aspects of Nineteenth-Century Urban Development'', Routledge, 2003, p. 114. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=7wORAgAAQBAJ. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

**He also says that 3000 years had passed between Athens being founded and becoming Greece's capital. As Athens was founded in 3000 BC,<ref>"Athens History." ''Athensguide.org'', Athens Greece Guide, 2007, www.athensguide.org/athens-history.html.</ref> close to 4800 years had actually passed between the two dates.

*A scientist says that the [[Caryatid]]s have stood for 2000 years. Considering that they were constructed in 406 BC,<ref>Langmea, Donald, and Christine Garnaut. "Erechtheion." ''Encyclopedia of Architectural and Engineering Feats'', illustrated ed., ABC-CLIO, 2001, pp. 110–111. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=T5J6GKvGbmMC. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> they had stood for close to 2400 years at the time of the game's release.

*The temple's pamphlet says that the Caryatids are 6 feet and 6 inches tall, when they are actually around 7.48 feet (2.28 meters) tall.<ref>"Caryatid." ''British Museum'', Trustees of the British Museum, 2017, www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=459389&partId=1. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Brass Plaque]] is nonexistent in reality; the inscriptions of [[Hadrian's Arch]] that the game depicts as being on the plaque are actually carved directly onto the monument.<ref>Nefasdicere. "J. Matthew Harrington, Personal Digital Image." ''Wikimedia Commons'', Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Mar. 2007, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arch-of-Hadrian-5.jpg. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref>

*It is stated that the arch served to divide the separate cities of Athens and Hadrianopolis, but no proof of two divided cities has been found (rather, they are separate districts of the same city).<ref>Taliaferro, Mary. "Athens, Smyrna, and Italica." ''Hadrian and the Cities of the Roman Empire'', Boatwright, illustrated, reprint, revised ed., Princeton University Press, 2000, p. 147. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=YmKmSTzToCMC. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the arch says that {{wp|Hadrian}} commissioned its construction, but it is unknown who actually built it.<ref name="Camp Athens">Camp, John M. "Roman Athens." ''The Archaeology of Athens'', illustrated, reprint ed., Yale University Press, 2001, pp. 201–202. Google Books, books.google.ca/books?id=xoLMeXZhdPkC. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

*A reporter says that the columns are 36 feet, when they are really 34 feet.<ref>"Athens, Parthenon (Building)." ''Perseus.tufts.edu'', Tufts University, www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/artifact?name=Athens%2C%2BParthenon&object=Building. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the Parthenon says that Athens gets its name from Athena; though it has been disputed whether the city is named after the goddess or vice-versa, it is generally believed that Athena was named after the city.<ref>Burkert, Walter. "Athena." ''Greek Religion'', reprint ed., Harvard University Press, 1985, p. 139. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=sxurBtx6shoC. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

*It also says that the Parthenon was constructed between 447 BC and 438 BC; it was actually between 447/446 BC and 443/442 BC.<ref>Beard, Mary. "'The Template They Call the Parthenon'." ''The Parthenon'', revised ed., Harvard University Press, 2010, p. 42. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=q6MlnesZaRoC. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

*It also suggests that the statue of Athena's body was solely made out of ivory, when it was a mix of ivory and gold.<ref name="Eddy Gold">Eddy, Samuel. "The Gold in the Athena Parthenos." ''American Journal of Archaeology'', vol. 81, no. 1, 1977, pp. 107–111. ''JSTOR'', www.jstor.org/stable/503656, doi:10.2307/503656. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

*A boy describes Scottish {{wp|kilt}}s and the [[Foustanella]]s as being interchangeable, when there are distinct differences between the two garments.<ref>Dioghaltas. "The fustanella. What is it? And why it isn't a Kilt." Nuairathigairduinethigairuile, ''Wordpress'', 9 Jan. 2017, nuairathigairduinethigairuile.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/the-fustanella-what-is-it-and-why-it-isnt-a-kilt/. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref>

*Foustanellas use over 30 meters (around 33 yards) of fabric in their construction,<ref>"Why Athens". "Evzones Uniform, the Costume of an Elite Greek Soldier." ''Why Athens'', 13 Sept. 2017, whyathens.com/evzones-uniform-greek-soldier/. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref> and not 25 yards as stated in-game.

*The {{wp|evzones}} featured with the [[Presidential Palace]] have bright-orange pompoms on their shoes; although the pompoms are standard, their color is unusual.<ref>Adare, Sierra. "Skirts for all." ''Greece: The Culture'', illustrated, revised ed., Crabtree Publishing Company, 2007, p. 20. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=r3YSQx7Lt9wC.</ref>

*A boy states that China is the largest country in Asia, even though {{wp|Russia}} has the most territory (without even including its territory in Europe).<ref>Pariona, Amber. "Which Are the 10 Largest Asian Countries By Area?" ''WorldAtlas'', 3 Nov. 2017, www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-are-the-10-largest-asian-countries-by-area.html.</ref>

*A reporter states that Beijing has been the capital of China for 800 years. However, the timeline does not work out: considering that Beijing was officially made the capital in 1279,<ref>Wang, Yi. "Dadu in the Yuan Dynasty." ''A Century of Change: Beijing's Urban Structure in the 20th Century'', illustrated ed., Springer International Publishing, 2016, p. 14. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=RRq1DAAAQBAJ. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref> just above 700 years would have passed by the time of ''Mario is Missing!''{{'}}s release. This also ignores the two gaps in which Beijing was not China's capital: from 1368 to 1420, when {{wp|Nanjing}} was made the capital during the {{wp|Ming dynasty}},<ref>Fang, Jun. ''China's Second Capital – Nanjing under the Ming'', 1368-1644. Routledge, 2014. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=f1uhAwAAQBAJ. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref> and from 1928 to 1949, after the {{wp|Chinese reunification (1928)|1928 Chinese reunification}} and numerous other events until the formation of the People's Republic of China.

*A scientist says that the gate was created in the fourth century, while the Forbidden City's pamphlet says that it was built in 1651. Both of these are incorrect: the gate was built in 1417,<ref name="eBeijing Tiananmen Gate">"People's Daily Online". "The History of Tiananmen Gate." eBeijing, 26 Nov. 2010, www.ebeijing.gov.cn/BeijingInformation/BeijingsHistory/t1141051.htm. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref> although it was rebuilt in 1651 after being burned down.<ref>"Tian'anmen -- the Gate of Heavenly Peace." ''China.org.cn'', China Internet Information Center, www.china.org.cn/english/features/beijing/30801.htm. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref>

*The scientist also says that the reigning emperor, the {{wp|Yongle Emperor}}, was the one who built the gate. While he ordered its construction, it was designed by {{wp|Kuai Xiang}} in conjunction with other architects.<ref>"Designer of Tiananmen." ''Beijing Attractions'', 2010, www.beijingattractions.org/Beijing-History/Designer-of-Tiananmen.html. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref>

*It is stated on multiple occasions that the [[Great Wall of China]] is the only man-made object that is visible from space, despite this being completely false; other objects are visible from space<ref>Miles, Kathy A. "Viewing Earth: How Much Can Be Seen from Space?" ''Starryskies.com'' (Archive.org), 2004, web.archive.org/web/20060212052143/http://starryskies.com/articles/2003/10/earth.visible.html. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Sweeney, Chris. "The World's 18 Strangest Gardens." ''Popular Mechanics'', 11 Aug. 2010, www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/how-to/g348/worlds-18-strangest-gardens/#slide-5.</ref> and the wall itself is not even visible.<ref>Adams, Cecil. "Is the Great Wall of China the Only Manmade Object You Can See from Space?" ''The Straight Dope'', 31 Jan. 1986, www.straightdope.com/columns/read/417/is-the-great-wall-of-china-the-only-manmade-object-you-can-see-from-space/. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Mikkelson, David. "Can You See the Great Wall of China from the Moon?" ''Snopes.com'', 20 July 2014, www.snopes.com/science/greatwall.asp. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet states that the Great Wall is one of "the world's seven great wonders", which is misleading: the traditional list of the seven {{wp|Wonders of the World}} does not include the Great Wall, but it is typically included in lists about the wonders of the ''medieval'' world.<ref>"Seven Wonders of the Medieval World." ''Unmuseum.org'', www.unmuseum.org/7wonders/medieval_wonders.htm.</ref><ref>Oberheu, Caroline. "The 7 Wonders of the Medieval World." ''WorldAtlas'', 6 Sept. 2017, www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-7-wonders-of-the-medieval-world.html.</ref>

*The pamphlet also says that it took 300,000 men ten years to construct the entire Great Wall. This is incorrect for three reasons: for one, portions of the wall were built across several centuries; secondly, several hundreds of thousands,<ref>Slavicek, Louise Chipley. "The Human Cost of Building the First Great Wall." ''The Great Wall of China'', Infobase Publishing, 2009, pp. 33–35. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=EwFYg_twIgYC. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref> if not millions,<ref>Evans, Thammy. "Myths." ''Great Wall of China: Beijing & Northern China'', illustrated ed., Bradt Travel Guides, 2006, p. 11. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=C5w9M8n9_a8C. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref> of people were forced to work on the wall; finally, while 300,000 soldiers were conscripted to build one section of the wall, it took them nine years to do so.<ref>"Labor Force of Great Wall." Travelchinaguide.com, www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/construction/labor_force.htm. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref>

*It also states that the wall was "[b]egun in fifth century BC", despite walls being constructed many centuries prior; they were also only joined together after 221 BC.<ref>"Qin Dynasty Great Wall." ''travelchinaguide.com'', www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/history/qin/. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref>{{better source}}

*It is stated that the monument is made only out of granite, without referencing how it is also made out of marble.<ref>"Monument to the People's Heroes." China.org.cn, China Internet Information Center, www.china.org.cn/english/features/beijing/30800.htm. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the square says that it was expanded in 1949, when it was expanded several times starting from the 1950s, most prominently in 1959 when it was expanded to 99 acres (and not 98).<ref>Li, Lillian M., et al. "Mao's Beijing and Socialist Transformation." ''Beijing: from Imperial Capital to Olympic City'', Palgrave Macmillan, 2008, pp. 177–178. ''Amazon'', www.amazon.ca/Beijing-Imperial-Capital-Olympic-City/dp/0230605273. Retrieved January 27, 2018.</ref>

*The building that is stolen from the [[Temple of Heaven]] is called the [[Hall of Good Harvest]], the Good Harvest Hall, and the Great Hall in-game, none of which are actually names for it. It is officially the "Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests".<ref>"The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.' ''en.tiantanpark.com'', en.tiantanpark.com/showdetail.aspx?IID=48&Sortid=15. Retrieved January 26, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the [[Berlin Wall]] claims that the {{wp|Cold War}} was a conflict between {{wp|East Germany}} and {{wp|West Germany}}, and that the wall was built out of a mutual belief that unification was impossible. In actuality, the Cold War was a period of political and military tension between the [[United States of America]] and the {{wp|Soviet Union}}. Following {{wp|Nazi Germany}}'s defeat in {{wp|World War II}}, the country was partitioned between the two superpowers as parts of their spheres of influence (with America gaining influence over West Germany and the Soviet Union gaining influence over East Germany). The Berlin Wall was then unilaterally built by East Germany specifically to deter residents from defecting to West Berlin.

*The pamphlet for the [[Big Ben]] states that the distinction of the tower's eponymous nickname goes to its chime bell and not the clock itself. This is both incorrect and a hypocrisy; the bell is technically a part of the clock's mechanism, and the "Big Ben" name is collectively used for both the entire clock mechanism and the Elizabeth Tower (then known as the Clock Tower).<ref>"[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36138203 Big Ben 'bongs' to be silenced for £29m refurbishment]". BBC News. BBC. April 26, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2019.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the [[Tower of London]] states that one of the main reasons {{wp|William the Conqueror}} built the tower was to "oversee shipping" on the {{wp|River Thames}}. While it is plausible that the pamphlet is referring to the castle's proximity to the Thames providing a militaristic advantage,<ref>Allen Brown, Reginald; Curnow, P (1984), Tower of London, Greater London: Department of the Environment Official Handbook, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, ISBN 978-0-11-671148-9</ref> there is no evidence that the diplomatic use of the river is attributed to William the Conqueror, nor is there any evidence that he ever regulated commerce on the river.

*A policewoman broadly says that the Spanish "dearly love" the {{wp|Flamenco}} dance. However, it originated in and mostly thrives in the southern regions of the country.<ref>"Flamenco History." ''red2000.com'', All About Spain, www.red2000.com/spain/flamenco/history.html. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref><ref>Ruiz, Ana. "Flamenco." ''Vibrant Andalusia: The Spice of Life in Southern Spain'', Algora Publishing, 2007, pp. 71–90. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=D0uZimSR8EUC. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref>

*''[[Guernica]]'' is stated to be exhibited in the [[Prado Museum]], despite having been moved to the {{wp|Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía}} in 1992.<ref>"History." ''Museodelprado.es'', (Wayback Archive), 15 Sept. 2009, web.archive.org/web/20120629154010/http://www.museodelprado.es/en/la-institucion/the-extension/el-cason-del-buen-retiro/historia/. Retrieved February 10, 2018.</ref>

*The image of the Prado Museum does not depict the statue of {{wp|Diego Velázquez}}<ref>Carro, Javier. "Diego Velázquez." ''Wikimedia Commons'', Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Nov. 2004, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vel%C3%A1zquez_en_El_Prado.JPG. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref> at the front of the entrance (although it is visible in the video of the location).

*The pamphlet for the museum touts ''Guernica'' as Picasso's most famous painting, which is a claim that is rather difficult to make especially when the painter has numerous other paintings like {{wp|Les Demoiselles d'Avignon}} that are also famed.<ref>Halle, Howard. "The 10 Best Picasso Paintings and Sculptures, Ranked." ''Time Out New York'', Time Out Group Plc, 12 Feb. 2016, www.timeout.com/newyork/art/best-picasso-paintings-and-sculptures-ranked. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>

*The scientist also says that bullfighting was used to train soldiers, when it was actually a spectacle reserved for aristocracy in the past.<ref>De Larra, Mariano José. "Corridas De Toros." Fundación Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes, www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra-visor/corridas-de-toros--0/html/ff76f7ea-82b1-11df-acc7-002185ce6064_1.html. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref>

*The policewoman suggests that the cape belongs to the [[Ventas Bullring]] itself and not an individual bullfighter. This is despite how their entire outfit usually belongs to the bullfighter and how they dress in them outside of the bullring.<ref>Kennedy, A.L. "Acts of Faith." ''On Bullfighting'', Random House, 2010, pp. 100–101. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=4RIqWCxmv6cC. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the bullring contends that bullfighting is almost as popular as, if not equal in popularity to, soccer. In reality, soccer is by-and-large the most popular sport throughout the country.<ref>"Football in Spain." ''Just Landed'', 28 Oct. 2014, www.justlanded.com/english/Spain/Articles/Culture/Football-in-Spain. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>{{better source}}.

*A scientist says that the [[Palacio de las Cortes]] was built in 1843, when it was actually from 1843 to 1850.<ref>"Documentos Elecciones 31 De Agosto De 1850." ''Congreso.es'' (Spanish), www.congreso.es/portal/page/portal/Congreso/Congreso/Hist_Normas/PapHist/Regen/DecMod/elec18500831/docs31081850. Retrieved February 11, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the palace claims that {{wp|Francisco Franco}} died two years before Spain's 1978 constitution was ratified (i.e. in 1976), but he actually died in 1975.<ref>The Local. "On This Day in 1975: Spain's Dictator General Francisco Franco Died." ''thelocal.es'', The Local, 20 Nov. 2015, www.thelocal.es/20151120/on-this-day-spanish-dictator-francisco-franco-dies. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>

*A reporter suggests that the Dome is only smaller than that of the one on {{wp|St. Peter's Basilica}} in [[Rome]]; this is very much incorrect.<ref>Wikipedia contributors. "List of largest domes." ''Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia''. 4 Jan. 2018. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_domes. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*A policeman mentions 158 light bulbs on the mountain, where there are actually 30 (originally 240 before being changed in 1992).<ref>Wilton, Katherine. "The Cross on Mount Royal: a Storied History." ''Montreal Gazette'', 6 Jan. 2015, montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/the-cross-on-mount-royal-a-storied-history. Retrieved February 4, 2018.</ref>

*A tourist says that the {{wp|Olympic Stadium (Montreal)|Olympic Stadium}} seats 70,000 people; its actual max capacity is around 60,000.<ref>"The Stadium." ''Parc Olympique'', parcolympique.qc.ca/en/what-to-do/olympic-stadium/. Retrieved February 4, 2018.</ref>

*The height of the central structure of [[St. Basil's Cathedral]] is stated to be 107 feet; it is officially 47.5 meters tall, around 156 feet.<ref name="Russia Pano 360">"Церковь Покрова Пресвятой Богоматери." ''Панорама 360'', www.shm.ru/pano360/ (Russian). Retrieved January 28, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the cathedral says that it was built in 1555, which is misleading when it was constructed from 1555 to 1560.<ref>Berton, Kathleen. "St. Basil's." ''Moscow: An Architectural History'', St. Martin's Press, 1977, pp. 40–43. ''Archive.org'', archive.org/details/moscowarchitectu00murr. Retrieved January 30, 2018.</ref>

*It also says that he ordered the cathedral built to honor {{wp|Basil Fool for Christ|Basil the Blessed}}. It was actually built to commemorate his recent victory in conquest; Basil's name was only attached to the building in the seventeenth century.<ref>Shvidkovsky, Dmitry. "St Basil's Cathedral and the Architectural Tastes of Ivan the Terrible." ''Russian Architecture and the West'', translated by Antony Wood, illustrated ed., Yale University Press, 2007, p. 126. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=LQy9TJ2yOQEC.</ref> While St. Basil does have a mausoleum within the cathedral, it was only constructed in 1588.<ref name="Russia Pano 360"/>

*It is claimed that the Bolshoi Theater "sells out every show." This is despite a period where it struggled to gather an audience,<ref name=Gorsky>Michelman, Fran. "Alexander Gorsky." ''Abt.org'', 2007, www.abt.org/education/archive/choreographers/gorsky_a.html.</ref> which is to say nothing of canceled shows in the past.<ref>"Bolshoi Theatre Postpones Rudolf Nureyev Ballet." ''BBC News'', BBC, 11 July 2017, www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-40570212/bolshoi-theatre-postpones-rudolf-nureyev-ballet. Retrieved January 30, 2018.</ref>

*Its pamphlet attributes the introduction of realism to ballet with one of the Bolshoi Ballet's directors, {{wp|Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky}}; realism within ballet can actually be traced to the 1830s.<ref>Kisselgoff, Anna. "HOW REALISM IN MIME AND ROMANTIC BALLET BEGAN." ''The New York Times'', 4 May 1985, www.nytimes.com/1985/05/05/movies/dance-how-realism-in-mime-and-romantic-ballet-began.html?pagewanted=all. Retrieved January 30, 2018.</ref>

*It also claims that the theater was constructed in 1856; it was actually in 1780, with restorations taking place until 1856 after a fire in 1853.<ref>"History." ''Bolshoi.ru'', 2015, www.bolshoi.ru/en/about/hist/history/. Retrieved January 30, 2018.</ref>

*The image for the [[Moscow Metro M]] depicts its neon as an unconnected line, although the sign is actually a connected outline of the M.<ref>Shcherbakov, Mikhail (Vokabre). "Marksistskaya Station Entry, Moscow Metro Sign (Вход На Станцию Марксистская, Знак Московского Метро) (5062480611).Jpg." ''Wikimedia Commons'', Wikimedia Foundation, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marksistskaya_station_entry,_Moscow_Metro_sign_(Вход_на_станцию_Марксистская,_знак_Московского_Метро)_(5062480611).jpg. Retrieved January 30, 2018.</ref>

*A scientist says that the [[Moscow Metro]] was built by {{wp|Joseph Stalin}}. Although he gave the project its final approval, it was not his idea, and he had no hand in the project in any way otherwise.<ref>"Building the Moscow Metro, or the brief history of the underground city." ''Moscow City Web Site'', Mos.ru, 13 Sept. 2017, www.mos.ru/en/news/item/28604073/. Retrieved January 30, 2018.</ref>

*The metro's pamphlet claims that the Moscow Metro has "not much competition" when it comes to underground rapid transit, which is odd when there existed over 80 metro systems at the time of the game's release.<ref>Wikipedia contributors. "List of metro systems." ''Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia''. 31 Jan. 2018. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_metro_systems*List. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref>

*It is stated that the Moscow Metro had 132 stations, a number it had reached in 1986<ref> https://youtu.be/YpajFdzU7ik?t=392. Retrieved April 29, 2022 </ref> when in reality it had 149 at the time.<ref> https://youtu.be/YpajFdzU7ik?t=454. Retrieved April 29, 2022.</ref>

*A tourist says that the [[Emperor's Bell]] weighs 210 tons. Officially, it is about 202 tons.<ref>"Tsar Bell." ''Kreml.ru'', www.kreml.ru/?cmd=00300100000000000110000000000000000&cmdex=4090007FCE51C00000000. Retrieved January 28, 2018.</ref>

*A reporter claims that Ivan III had the bell placed in the {{wp|Ivan the Great Bell Tower}}. This tower has 22 bells, none of which are the Emperor's Bell; it has never once been suspended or rung.<ref name="Russia Beyond Tsar Bell">Timofeychev, Alexey. "The Tsar Bell: How Russian Craftsmen Made the Impossible." ''Russia Beyond'', 24 Oct. 2017, www.rbth.com/history/326491-tsar-bell-russian-craftsmen. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref>

*A policewoman says that the bell has been in the [[Kremlin]] since the 17th century. It has actually been there since it was constructed in 1735 (i.e. the 18th century);<ref name="Russia Beyond Tsar Bell"/> it was also moved to its current location in 1836.<ref>Richardson, Dan, and Jonathon Reynolds. "Red Square and the Kremlin." ''The Rough Guide to Moscow'', Rough Guides, 2009, p. 85. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=63i0BgAAQBAJ. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref>

*A boy claims that the {{wp|Tsar Cannon}} is the largest one ever created. Though it is the largest {{wp|bombard}}, there exists both the {{wp|Little David}} and the {{wp|Mallet's Mortar}}.<ref>Burbach, David. "The 10 Biggest Guns in History Ranked by Caliber." ''Thrillist'', 6 Feb. 2015, www.thrillist.com/gear/largest-caliber-guns-in-history-big-cannons-and-projectiles. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref>

*A scientist says that the [[Cannonball (item)|cannonballs]] for the Tsar Cannon were cast alongside it in 1586; in reality, they were cast in the 19th century.<ref>Chernov, Vladimir. "First Day." ''Moscow: a Short Guide'', edited by I. A. Romashkevich. translated by J. C. Butler, Moscow Progress Publishers, 1979, p. 56. ''Archive.org'', archive.org/details/moscowshortguide00cher. Retrieved January 28, 2018.</ref>

*A scientist comments that female {{wp|Asian elephant}}s cannot grow tusks, which is incorrect. Some of them have smaller tusks, called "tushes", that are notably more brittle than males' tusks, but are still present. The scientist also implies that male Asian elephants always grow tusks, which is also incorrect.<ref>"Asian elephant." ''Smithsonian's National Zoo'', The Smithsonian, 15 Aug. 2017, nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/asian-elephant. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the [[Nairobi National Park]] describes the area as "undisturbed", which is incorrect given the proximity of human civilization and how it interferes with the area.<ref>Morell, Virginia. "Surrounded! - Civilization Is Encroaching on Nairobi National Park in Kenya - Nairobi's Wild Side." ''International Wildlife'', vol. 26, no. 4, 1996. Findarticles.com, archive.org, web.archive.org/web/20050115230346/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1170/is_n4_v26/ai_18388413. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Maasai Headdress]], in both its NES and SNES sprites, look nothing like the ''enkuraru'' headdresses worn by actual Maasai warriors.<ref>"Maasai Peoples - Enkuraru Headdress." ''Spencer Museum of Art'', University of Kansas, 2016, collection.spencerart.ku.edu/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=35893&viewType=detailView. Retrieved January 23, 2018.</ref><ref>"Maasai Warrior with Red Ochre Face Paint, Kenya." Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher, 2012, carolbeckwith-angelafisher.com/collections/painted-bodies/maasai-warrior-with-red-ochre-face-paint-kenya/. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the [[Maasai village]] says that Africa has "more than 70 tribes", which is a gross understatement: estimates often place more than 3,000 tribes in Africa.<ref>"African Tribe List." ''interesting-africa-facts.com'', interesting-africa-facts.com/Africa-People/African-Tribe-List.html. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref><ref>"People of Africa." ''africanholocaust.net'', www.africanholocaust.net/peopleofafrica.htm. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet also says that new warriors are initiated as soon as they turn fifteen, but this process can begin anywhere from the ages of fourteen to eighteen.<ref>Temps, Dietmar. "Morani - The Warriorhood Tradition of the Kenyan Tribes." ''dietmartemps.com'', dietmartemps.com/travel-blog/morani-the-warriorhood-tradition-of-the-kenyan-tribes_669/. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The [[National Museum of Kenya]]'s actual name is the Nairobi National Museum.<ref>"Nairobi National Museum." ''National Museums of Kenya'', www.museums.or.ke/introduction/. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Human Skull]] was discovered by Bernard Ngeneo, a member of {{wp|Richard Leakey}}'s expedition team, and not Leakey himself.<ref>Leakey, R. E. F. "Evidence for an Advanced Plio-Pleistocene Hominid from East Rudolf, Kenya." ''Nature'', vol. 242, no. 5398, 13 Apr. 1973, pp. 447–450., doi:10.1038/242447a0. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*Also, unlike what the game claims, the skull depicts a member of the ''{{wp|Homo rudolfensis}}'' species and not ''{{wp|Homo habilis}}'' (although initial claims thought the skull to be ''Homo habilis'', it was first classified as a new species in 1986<ref>Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. "Homo rudolfensis." T''he Smithsonian Institution's Human Origins Program'', The Smithsonian, 1 Mar. 2010, humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-rudolfensis.</ref>).

*The revolving restaurant at the top of the [[Kenyatta International Conference Center]] shut down in the 1980's,<ref>Kamau, Macharia. "Historical KICC Hotel Back to Life." ''standardmedia.co.ke'', The Standard, 19 Feb. 2012, 00:00, www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000052405/historical-kicc-hotel-back-to-life. Retrieved on January 23, 2018.</ref> and yet it is still depicted as being operational in-game.

*A scientist says that construction on the center finished in 1970, when it was actually in 1973.<ref name="Kenyatta Building">"administrator". “The Kenyatta International Conference Centre.” Buildesign.co.ke, 7 June 2013, buildesign.co.ke/the-kenyatta-international-conference-centre/. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*The center is also describes as being a "United Nations headquarters". Although the fourth {{wp|United Nations Conference on Trade and Development}} did take place at the center, this was only for the purposes of the assembly; the building was never used as a headquarters.<ref>Mochorwa, Silvia. "Kenya's Mice Tourism Goes a Notch Higher." ''kicc.co.ke'', 8 Jan. 2016, kicc.co.ke/media/newsDetails/35. Retrieved January 23, 2018.</ref><ref>United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, ''Proceedings of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development FOURTH SESSION Nairobi'' (5-31 May 1976), unctad.org/en/Docs/td218vol1_en.pdf. Retrieved on January 23, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the center describes {{wp|Jomo Kenyatta}} solely as a "{{wp|freedom fighter}}". For starters, although he rallied for Kenya to be freed from British rule, he did so through non-violent means and actively opposed others' brutal methods<ref>"Kenyatta, Jomo 1891(?)–1978." Contemporary Black Biography. ''Encyclopedia.com''. 21 Jan. 2018 www.encyclopedia.com/people/history/african-history-biographies/jomo-kenyatta. Retrieved January 23, 2018.</ref> (labelling him as a "freedom fighter" due to his desire for an independent Kenya is a misuse of the term, anyways). Beyond that, he is best known as the first {{wp|List of heads of state of Kenya|Prime Minister and President of Kenya}}, and not as a "freedom fighter".

*The [[Tricolor]] is stolen from the top of the [[Eiffel Tower]], but in real life, it was never there to begin with.

*A boy mentions that France is the biggest country in Europe after the Soviet Union has broken up, despite that Russia's European portion and Ukraine's land area is larger than France.<ref>[https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-largest-countries-in-europe.html The Largest Countries in Europe] ''World Atlas''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.</ref>

*A business woman mentions obtaining French fries though their origin as a French food has been disputed, with sources citing origins in possibly Belgium or Spain.<ref>Rupp, Rebecca (January 8, 2015) [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/people-and-culture/food/the-plate/2015/01/08/are-french-fries-truly-french/ Are French Fries Truly French?] ''National Geographic''. Retrieved April 10,2019.</ref>

*A tourist uses the name "Latin Manhattan" for Rome. This has never been a nickname for the city; in fact, it is an alcoholic drink.<ref>Dietz, Frieda Meredith. "Latin Manhattan." ''Let's Talk Turkey: Adventures and Recipes of the White Turkey Inn'', Dietz Press, 1948, p. 79. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=2zVKAAAAMAAJ. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref> However, the nickname has been associated with [[Buenos Aires]].<ref>Lloyd, Harvey. "The Appeal of Buenos Aires." ''Voyages: The Romance of Cruising'', Dorling Kindersley, 1999, p. 115. ''Archive.org'', archive.org/details/voyagesromanceof00harv. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Colosseum]]'s pamphlet lists its circumference as 573 yards, and not 544 meters (about 594 yards) as in reality.<ref>Ruhl, Marcus. "Ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome." ''Ancient Roman Colosseum: History, Architecture, Purpose'', 2013, www.romanlife-romeitaly.com/ancient-roman-colosseum.html. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*A scientist says that "Sistine" means six in Latin. Six in Latin is "sex" or "sextus"; "Sistine" refers to any of the {{wp|Sixtus}} popes, although "Sixtus" is derived from "sextus".<ref>Harper, Douglas. "Sistine (Adj.)." ''Online Etymology Dictionary'', www.etymonline.com/word/sistine. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Sistine Chapel]]'s pamphlet describes Michelangelo painting the [[Sistine Chapel ceiling]]'s 10,000 square feet. He actually painted around 534 square meters (about 5,747 square feet).<ref>Bambach, Carmen C. "A New Artistic Vision." ''Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer'', Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2017, p. 83. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=3zQ7DwAAQBAJ. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*It also describes him as having painted while lying down, which is a common misconception. He actually painted while standing up.<ref>"Michelangelo Didn't Lie Down on the Job." ''The New York Times'', 22 Apr. 1989, www.nytimes.com/1989/04/23/opinion/l-michelangelo-didn-t-lie-down-on-the-job-008889.html. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Trevi Fountain]]'s pamphlet says that anyone who throws a coin over their shoulder and into the fountain is guaranteed to return to Rome. Although technically correct, this is missing details, as the myth specifies that a person must throw a coin with their right hand over their left shoulder.<ref>"Coins into the Trevi Fountain." WelcomeToRome.net, www.welcometorome.net/en/about-rome/things-not-to-miss/coins-into-the-trevi-fountain. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Pantheon]] is stated to have eight columns when it actually has sixteen.<ref>"Interesting Facts About Rome's Pantheon." ''Rolling Rome'', romeonsegway.com/10-facts-about-the-pantheon/. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*Its pamphlet also says that it was made out of brick and marble, completely ignoring how the Pantheon was largely constructed with concrete.<ref>Moore, David. "The Pantheon." ''Romanconcrete.com'', 1995, www.romanconcrete.com/docs/chapt01/chapt01.htm.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the [[Spanish Steps]] says that it was paid with "French" money, this is incorrect. The money was left by French diplomat Étienne Gueffier in his will, but it was in {{wp|Italian scudo|scudi}}, a depreciated Italian coin.<ref>Elling, Christian. ''Rome: The Biography of Her Architecture from Bernini to Thorvaldsen'', illustrated ed., Westview Press, 1975, p. 328. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=rOxPAAAAMAAJ. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*It also says that the Spanish embassy that lent its name to the stairs was an embassy for "the Vatican"; it is an embassy to the {{wp|Holy See}}, which is distinct from {{wp|Vatican City}}.<ref>Chepkemoi, Joyce. "What Is the Difference Between the Vatican City and the Holy See?" ''WorldAtlas'', 21 June 2017, www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-difference-between-vatican-city-and-the-holy-see.html. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref>

*Also, the Spanish Steps only have 135 steps,<ref>Edwards, Catherine. "Eight Things You Should Know about Rome's Spanish Steps." ''The Local'', 23 Sept. 2016, www.thelocal.it/20160923/eight-things-you-should-know-about-romes-spanish-steps. Retrieved January 21, 2018.</ref> and not 328 as the game claims.

*A scientist says that "no one" was interested in San Francisco until the {{wp|California Gold Rush}} in 1848, which is a rather flippant statement. Although the gold rush brought droves of new people to the settlement, it still had a sizable population; it was the initially steady influx of immigrants that allowed people to explore the surrounding territory in the years leading up to the gold rush.<ref>Richards, Rand. "The Gold Rush (1848-1849)." ''Historic San Francisco: A Concise History and Guide'', illustrated ed., Heritage House Publishers, 2007, pp. 57–62. Google Books, books.google.ca/books?id=SycFgSvi4oUC. Retrieved February 05, 2018.</ref>

*Despite there being multiple fog horns along the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], only one [[Fog Horn]] appears as an item.<ref>"Fog Horns." goldengatebridge.org, Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District, goldengatebridge.org/research/factsGGBFogHorn.php. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*A boy states that the Bridge is 260 feet above the {{wp|San Francisco Bay}}, although it is actually 220 feet above water from bridge itself and 500 feet above land from the top of the tower.<ref>"Bridge Design and Construction Statistics." ''Goldengatebridge.org'', Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District, goldengatebridge.org/research/factsGGBDesign.php. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>

*It is stated that the Bridge was built in 1937, which is misleading when construction started in 1933 and finished in 1937.<ref>Weingroff, Richard. "Two Bay Area Bridges - The Golden Gate and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge." ''Fhwa.dot.gov'', U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, 27 June 2017, www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/2bridges.cfm. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*The pamphlet for the bridge says that fog covers it on "most days"; fog usually rolls over during the summer.<ref>Serrell, Allison. "What Causes the Fog in San Francisco?" ''TripSavvy'', 17 Jan. 2018, www.tripsavvy.com/san-francisco-fog-viewing-1623657. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*The [[Coit Tower]] was purportedly built in 1934; it was actually in 1933.<ref>"Coit Tower." ''The Official San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Website'', sfrecpark.org/destination/telegraph-hill-pioneer-park/coit-tower/. Retrieved February 4, 2018.</ref>

*It also claims that Lillie donated $125,000 specifically to build the tower. Firstly, she donated $118,000 (although this expanded to $125,000 due to additional city funds), and she also donated the money to city for the general purpose of beautification, and not solely for the tower.<ref>United States, Department of the Interior, San Francisco. "Background" ''National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet [Coit Tower]'', 2008. ''NPGallery'', npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/07001468.pdf. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*The game is insistent that the prisoners in [[Alcatraz]] wore [[Striped Prison Shirt|striped prison uniforms]], despite this never being the case.<ref>"The Military Prison." ''Alcatraz History'', OceanView Publishing, www.alcatrazhistory.com/rock/rock-021.htm. Retrieved February 2, 2018.</ref><ref>MacDonald, Donald, and Ira Nadel. "From Fortress to Prison." ''Alcatraz: History and Design of a Landmark'', illustrated ed., Chronicle Books, 2012, p. 61. ''Google Books'', books.google.ca/books?id=wfQWSJLKXdoC. Retrieved February 2, 2018.</ref>

*Gripmen<ref>"How Cable Cars Work." ''Streetcar.org'', San Francisco Market Street Railway, 2018, www.streetcar.org/wheels-motion/cable-cars-work/. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref> are consistently called "gripsmen".

*The pamphlet for the [[Cable Car]] says that they weigh six tons, when they actually weight 15,500 pounds (about 7.75 tons).<ref>"Powell Street Cable Car." ''Cablecarmuseum.org'', Friends of the Cable Car Museum, www.cablecarmuseum.org/car-powell.html. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*It also says that they move consistently at 9 miles per hour; it is actually 9.5 miles per hour.<ref>"The Brakes." ''Cablecarmuseum.org'', Friends of the Cable Car Museum, www.cablecarmuseum.org/the-brakes.html. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

*Its pamphlet only mentions that it is on a concrete base, disregarding the steel that was also used.<ref>"Pyramid Facts." ''Pyramidcenter.com'', Transamerica Corporation, 2018, www.pyramidcenter.com/tourism/pyramid-facts/. Retrieved February 5, 2018.</ref>

Mario is Missing! Luigi and Mario PC.jpg|Mario meeting Luigi in the PC version (scene by Dan Guerra<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030430221307/http://home.earthlink.net:80/~danguerra/index.html Dan Guerra's personal website] (Wayback Archive). ''EarthLink''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.</ref>)

It also appears that [[Lemmy Koopa|Lemmy]] and [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]] were going to appear in game, as their unused dialogue was found in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' version's data (they are the only [[Koopalings|Koopa Kids]] who do not appear in at least one version of the game).<ref>https://tcrf.net/Mario_is_Missing!_(DOS)#Koopalings</ref> In the final game, Lemmy is mentioned as having run off to play in the snow while Morton is said to watch the others.{{ref needed}} Furthermore, the CD-ROM release of the game features Lemmy on the cover despite him not appearing in the game.<ref>[https://twitter.com/MarioBrothBlog/status/888616075881066496 @MarioBrothBlog on Twitter]</ref>

Steve Merrett and Robert Whitfield of ''{{wp|Nintendo Magazine System (Australia)|Nintendo Magazine System}}'' both commend the game for succeeding in being both educational and entertaining, unlike most other educational games.<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #8, page 28-29.</ref> They also praise the variety of locations to explore and objects to collect, though they criticize that the core gameplay is a bit repetitive and the city graphics are lack-luster. While they acknowledge that ''Super Mario'' fans and older demographics may not derive much enjoyment from the game, they do recommend the game to those who have an interest in geography or  under the age of eleven.

''{{wp|Electronic Gaming Monthly}}''{{'}}s "Review Crew" gives the game a combined average score of 5.75/10.<ref>Electronic Gaming Monthly #47, page 28.</ref> Steve Harris, Ed Semrad, and Martin Alessi all recommend the game to only young audiences and praise the educational content. However, Alessi criticizes that the game has very little challenging action sections. He points out that even boss fights "offer little to no challenge". Sushi-X, who gives the game the lowest score of 3/10, criticizes that the game plays like a slow ''Super Mario'' game and that the graphics were not lively enough to keep him interested.

|''[[Nintendo Power]]''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 50, page 104.</ref>

In an August 1993 press release, Software Toolworks claimed that sales of the console versions of ''Mario is Missing!'' exceeded $7,000,000 for the fiscal quarter and that the game boosted the company's revenue during a slow quarter.<ref>"Software Toolworks reports 41-percent gain in revenues for the June quarter; quarterly loss narrows to -2 cents per share." The Free Library. 1993 PR Newswire Association LLC 19 Jul. 2014 http://www.thefreelibrary.com/SOFTWARE+TOOLWORKS+REPORTS+41-PERCENT+GAIN+IN+REVENUES+FOR+THE+JUNE...-a013213765</ref> One employee also claims that the game sold over one million units.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-markarian-87a530/ Henrik Markarian (former Director of Software Development at The Software Toolworks) LinkedIn Profile]. Retrieved September 9, 2017.</ref>

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*Mario's voice is inconsistent in the ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' edition. Sometimes he has an Italian accent, sometimes he has a New York accent with a slight hint of Italian. The game's data includes all of his lines in both accents, so it is likely that the developers accidentally assigned some from both.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Mario_is_Missing!_(DOS)] TCRF</ref>

*The ''CD-ROM Deluxe'' release features a non-standard CD-ROM logo, which unusually depicts a CD design only widely utilized by German manufacturer PolyGram (as well as its subsidiary plants in France, Germany, and the United States) from 1982 to the mid-1990s. This design is distinguished by the disc hub, which is fully-mirrored (appearing black in scans and the logo) apart from a laser-etched band along the circumference. Why this specific design was used instead of a more generic clear-hubbed disc is unknown.