Despite his former reputation as a "playboy," Florida gubernatorial candidate, Tom Gallagher is rejecting a contribution from Penthouse magazine. The Republican candidate received two $500 checks from the adult entertainment company on June 30.

A survey conducted by The Space Foundation reveals more than three-fourths of the total population - 77 percent - of Americans support a new plan for space exploration; an increase from last year's 68 percent support result. Such a plan would include returning the space shuttle to flight, completing assembly of the International Space Station, the building of a replacement shuttle, and missions returning to the Moon and Mars.

Cole Krause dominated the five and younger category during the 32nd annual International Cherry Spitting Championship Saturday in southwestern Michigan. Becoming the recent addition to a long line of cherry spitters. He launched the cherry pit 12 feet, 4 inches. His father, Brian, 27, is the reigning champ in the adult division, spitting a distance of 53 feet, 4 inches. He also holds the world-record of 93 feet, 6 1/2 inches, which he obtained in 2003.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and National Geographic Society say that fishermen in northern Thailand have caught the biggest catfish on record, at 646-pounds. The giant catfish, believed to be the largest freshwater fish ever found, was caught along the Mekong River.

Porn queen Mary Carey shows her support for the Republican party by attending Tuesday's President's Dinner, an annual fund raiser hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Hours before the dinner, Carey meets with reporters, shows off her evening gown, and relates plans to run for lieutenant governor of California next year as an independent. Carey had an unsuccessful stint as candidate during California's last gubenatorial race.