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Obama Mania!

America's Next President an International Sensation

By , About.com Guide

Barack Obama's historic run at the Oval Office has captured the world's attention. Here's a look at some of the stranger manifestations (both good and bad).

Priest Ejects Obama Supporters

Rev. Jay Scott of South Carolina has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because the democrat supports abortion, which "constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil."

Peru Offers Bald Dog to Obamas

Peruvian Hairless -- a dog popular with Incan Kings 3,000 years ago -- is still Peru's national dog. And now, the country is humbly offering a pup to the Obamas. The newly elected president's daughter Malia is allergic to most breeds.

Meet Little Barack!

Barack Obama's election has triggered an international baby-naming frenzy.

Election Day Manure

With a sign that reads "A Load of Crap," Terry Reed of Montana reportedly parked a trailer full of manure in front of Democratic headquarters. He's refused to move it until after Election Day as a protest to Barack Obama.

Coming Soon to eBay: Obama's Old Jeep

When the Democratic candidate was an obscure state senator he once drove a Grand Cherokee that now belongs to Liz Murphy, and she plans on cashing in on eBay very soon.

It's Official: Obama Is Not the Anti-Christ

You may have heard that Internet rumor that Barack Obama is the Anti-Christ. One expert in Biblical mysticism says that's just "numberologically" impossible.

McCain Beats Obama . . . at 14th Annual Roach Derby

It was the GOP by an antenna at Rutger University's Presidential Cockroach Race. Two giant Madagascar 'Hissing' roaches representing the presidential candidates scuttled across a six-foot Plexiglas track at the Cook College campus, with 600 members of the New Jersey Pest Management Association cheering wildly. No word yet on whether the McCain roach will be put out to stud.

'God, Please Rain on Barack Obama'

Focus on the Family Action has pulled a video from its website calling on prayer for "rain of biblical proportions" during Barack Obama's Aug. 28 appearance in Denver to accept the Democratic nomination for president.

Obama vs. McCain? It's Spider-Man vs. Batman

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You know the press is obsessing over the wrong things when the candidates are asked to reveal their favorite superhero. All that's certain is that Wonder Woman lost her changes in the primaries.

Obama Wins Carpool Poll

Who'd you prefer to ride back and for to work with? That might not be a good criteria to choose your next commander-and-chief but Lifetime Network put that question to women and they chose Barack Obama. Perhaps the "change" candidate might be more willing to change a flat tire.

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