Meet the Spellers Before the Bee

One of the best parts about watching the Scripps National Spelling Bee each year is to learn some interesting -- and sometimes bizarre -- facts about the spellers. For example, one of the 2014 spellers has perfected the dance move "the worm." Another speller is a certified scuba diver. And we can't forget about the speller who wants to replace Dr. Bailly as the official pronouncer at the Bee.

The good news is that you don't have to wait until Bee Week to learn about the spellers and their incredible talents. All 281 spellers have a bio page, which you can access by clicking here.

We're also featuring random spellers on our Facebook and Twitter pages, which are linked on the right side of this page next to "Follow Us."