13 Facts about Miss Universe 2008

13 Facts about Miss Universe 2008:

13. Miss Antigua & Barbuda is fascinated by snakes.

12. This year, the winner of Miss Universe 2008 will wear a crown worth $120,000.

11. Mercedes Benz was chosen as the exclusive car sponsor of Miss Universe 2008.

10. The tallest are Miss Jamaica, Miss Mexico and Miss Peru, who measure 6-feet.

9. Jerry Springer was host of the Pageant.

8. Guam competed for the first time since 2000.

7. The shortest contestant in Miss Universe 2008 is Miss El Salvador (5-foot-3).

6. The total cost of organizing Miss Universe 2008 is a staggering $20 million.

5. To organize Miss Universe 2008, Vietnam prepared for one full year.

4. Miss America slipped for the second straight year.

3. Miss Albania was a professional basketball player.

2. Miss Venezuela was kidnapped.

1. Miss USA, Crystle Stewart supports Barack Obama.

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