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  • 31 May Amy Marie Dimak wins 63rd National Spelling Bee: On May 31, 1990, 13-year-old Amy Marie Dimak from Seattle, Washington, won the 63rd National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "fibranne," a type of cloth. She had been studying with a spelling coach for over a year, dedicating about two hours a day, three times a week, to her preparation. Dimak's victory earned her a $5,000 cash award, a trophy, and special prizes from Encyclopaedia Britannica. source: lmtribune.com

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