8 things you really didn't want to know about vice presidential nominee Mike Pence

After months of mostly meaningless speculation, the answer has finally arrived: Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Governor Mike Pence to be his vice presidential running mate. Though Pence has served both in Congress and in the Governor's office, he's not particularly familiar to the American public. Those with intact long-term memories might remember him as the "anti-gay, pro-pizza rights" governor who didn't really want to learn about women's periods and who once called himself "Rush Limbaugh on decaf." SEE ALSO: One year later: A look at the headlines at the start of Donald Trump's campaign Though Pence previously supported Ted Cruz in the GOP race, his propensity to say absurd things makes him a good pairing with Trump. From gun control to health care, he's managed to touch many hot topics over the decade.