Fun Facts about President-Elect Obama

He's finally president and all that surrounds Obama's name in the news are topics like cabinet members and the economy, but here are some quirky facts to raise some eyebrows and let some laughs loose.

It's in the stars...

• Born on Aug. 4, 1961, Obama is a Leo, which makes him dignified, agreeable and sensitive; however, the stars also reveal he can be pompous, headstrong, and overindulgent. Obama's chinese symbol is the ox, making him a born leader, trustworthy and unwavering.

Suiting...
• barack obama wore a custom made navy blue, worsted wool two-button suit to the DNC from chicago-based hartmax, a 121-year-old clothing manufacturer known to outfit high-profile politicos. their suits run about $1,500 off the rack.















Obama as a college student at Harvard

Mr. Big stuff...

• At Harvard Law School, Obama applied to be in a black pride pin-up calendar, but was rejected by a committee... of all women.


Historically, some vote for the taller candidate...

• Barack Obama is 6'1½," while John McCain is 5'7.''


Soul food...

• Obama is quite the chef and his favorite meal to cook is chili.


Getting lucky...

• Known as "the committee," Obama plays poker with a group of politicos and carries around a mementos like a lucky poker chip and a native american eagle statuette.


Wise words...

• In 2006, Obama won a Grammy for "Best Spoken Word Album" for the audio-book edition of "Dreams from My Father."


Homey...

• Obama's Chicago-home allegedly has antique Chinese sinks and Honduran mahogany bookshelves. Also, a Dutch bar owner is making an offer on Obama's childhood home in Indonesia.

Petting zoo...

• As a child, Barack Obama had a pet monkey, tata. he reportedly promised a dog to his two daughters in november, regardless of the presidential outcome.


Youngsters...

• Obama's daughters, Malia, who is 10, and Sasha who is 7, are the youngest children in the White House since Jimmy Carter was president from 1977-1981.