Cambodian government might have allowed the native damsels to compete for their beauty at Miss Cambodia Contest, provided that wear proper attire. The government has banned the beauties to wear swimming suits during the contest to "preserve Cambodian culture. " The country, which is holding its first Miss Cambodia competition after more than a decade, has ruled out skimpy attire in contests, organizers said Friday.

A giant asteroid is set to zoom past Earth on Monday under the close eye of astronomers. The mountain-sized rock was classified as a "potentially hazardous" one, but scientists say there is no danger of it colliding with Earth.

A new reality TV show will feature 10 cats living behind a New York store window and vying for new owners. Reuters reports the show will be aired on Animal Planet as well as on the www. MeowMixHouse. com Web site.

No one ever said it was easy being tall. The world's tallest man, who towers at a staggering 7'7", is in search of that special woman who he can fall in love with and one day be his wife. According to the Hong Kong addition of the China Daily, Bao Xishun, 55, has never married or even dated because of his extreme height.

The World Grilled Cheese Eating Championship crowned its winner Wednesday, a 100-pound woman who ate 26 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes. Sonya Thomas won $8,000 for the contest at the Planet Hollywood restaurant in Times Square, saying, "I could have done better. " She was aiming for 30 sandwiches.