11-yr-old erupts in infectious giggles over his National Spelling Bee word and then nails it

1 [11-yr-old erupts in infectious giggles over his National Spelling Bee word and then nails it]( The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a serious competition with students who have studied arduously to memorize root words, phonetic rules and unusual spellings in the hopes of being crowned the nation's spelling champion. The honor also comes with a [$50,000 cash prize]( so the competition is fierce. But that didn't stop one competitor from bursting into giggles at being asked to spell the word "sardoodledom." [Read the story]( 2 [Couples swear by this Scandinavian sleeping method as something that 'could save marriages']( An inspiring tale about an 87-year-old woman named Rose who pursued her dreams of returning to school to finish her degree has time and again struck a chord with social media users. Her story was once again shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by [@CalltoActivism]( recently. It started with a fellow student sharing the first time they met the elderly woman in class. They recalled that "a gentle hand touched my shoulder" and when they turned around, they found "a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being." [Read the story]( Did a friend forward this to you? [Subscribe here]( 3 [Only 1 more day to Hunger Action Month! Lift up the voices of your neighbors.]( Ending hunger in the U.S. is possible when all of us, from lawmakers to supporters, work alongside people facing hunger to create anti-hunger policies and programs. Neighbors say we must ground the work in these four pillars: prioritizing dignity, increasing access, expanding opportunity, and improving health. Read Feeding America's 2023 Elevating Voices: Insights Report to learn more from the experts themselves and how we can create long term solutions to end hunger together. [Help end hunger]( 4 [Her daughter said she doesn't want to be 'big' like her. She responded with perfect composure.]( A [mother on TikTok]( shared a heartfelt moment when her 9-year-old daughter opened up about her [self-image concerns,]( about her appearance as she grows up. The story was a wonderful example of a mother delicately dealing with an issue that far too many young women face. It was also a difficult moment because the conversation brought up [the mother's body issues]( well. [Read the story]( 5 [Mr. Rogers described meeting Eddie Murphy in 1982 and it showcases his kind confidence]( Few people have earned the amount of genuine, wholesome love that Fred Rogers did. [Mr. Rogers]( made an indelible mark on countless children's childhoods with his goodness, and he even managed to maintain his reputation for being [genuinely kind and caring]( until the end of his life and beyond. It's a rare feat these days, to live a life in the spotlight and not be outed for some kind of scandal. But Mr. Rogers did and we love him all the more for it. [Read the story]( Find us on the World Wide Web: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Website]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 GOOD | Upworthy, All rights reserved. 1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028 You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.