Barack Obama burst onto the national political scene in 2003, made a famous and well received speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, became a United States Senator from Illinois, and launched a bid to become the President of the United States of America. Since first becoming known just a few short years ago, the nation has come to learn a great deal of information about this man with a very interesting background who aspires to be what some call the “leader of the free world.” But, here are five things you may not know about Barack Obama.

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Since it’s debut in 2002, few television shows have achieved the popularity that American Idol has. American Idol is a talent competition that has the stated goal of finding hidden singing talents that would otherwise go unnoticed. Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood are some of the more popular singers who have come from the show. With the huge audience that the show attracts each week, much is known about the popular reality series, but here are five things you may not know about American Idol.

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Anita Roddick is a legend in the cosmetics world as well as an icon for the environment. She founded the world-famous The Body Shop cosmetics company, whose principles on animal testing, fair trade, community trade, and high quality products have made the company what it is today – a pioneer and a leading example for the rest of us. She has paved the way for revolutionary incentives and products in the cosmetics world that has benefited minorities throughout the world, and even animals, and for that she is well-loved.

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