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After being crowned Miss Universe Canada, Denise Garrido was later told she finished third, while Riza Santos had won. Here, four of the top contestants pose on stage Saturday. Beauties of Canada hide caption

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Last year's Comikaze, seen here in September 2012, attracted tens of thousands of attendees. AP hide caption

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Comikaze: Not Just The Other Comic Convention

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Karla Miller competed in the national bees of 1984, 1985 and 1986. Her best finish was 31st, when she went out on the word "dashiki." Today, Miller is a writer and editor. At right, a recent snapshot of Miller and her daughter. Karla Miller hide caption

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What Happens To Spelling Bee Kids? Years Later, The Prize Is Perspective

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