Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the first official 2016 presidential candidate earlier this week when he announced his run on Twitter, so naturally we're going to tell you some funny stuff about him.
Cruz is seen as a Tea Party favorite, but is considered a long shot to win the Republican primary and the presidency.
Perhaps his star will dim as the election nears, or maybe not. But for now, Cruz has the spotlight, so let's dive into some interesting factoids about the senator, below:
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