5 Good Things: A voyage into history, a surprise wedding, the luck of the Irish, and more – CNN 5 Things

hey there! At CNN, we believe in keeping you up to date with what's happening in the world. However, we get it. Sometimes there may be a lot to accept. That's why we're trying to switch things up. Every Saturday, we'll take a break from breaking news and focus on stories that remind you of the good things happening. You know, the kind that brings a smile to your face! We tell you how one woman made history on her epic trip around the world. Plus, how the famous brewery helps connect people with their Irish roots. From CNN, I'm Krista Bo. This is Five Good Things.

Sailor Cole Braugher became the first American woman to race solo, nonstop, around the world. Cole, who is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds, returned to Spain on March 7, where she placed second overall and also during Women's History Month. Cole says she hopes this will open up the male-dominated sport to other women.

Well, I was born this way. I've always been a woman, but I don't see that as a downside. So I think if you can use that as a strength when everyone is looking at you like an underdog, you can be very successful.

“So, what exactly is sailing around the world like?'' Well, she sailed past Europe and toured Africa, Australia, and South America,'' Cole said, documenting her 130-day journey. , has gained nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram.

Good morning everyone! Have a nice Sunday!

We will provide updates like this along the way.

It's progressing pretty quickly now. Right now it's a little slapstick, a little dodo dodo dodo dodo. But everything is very good!

She fought fierce storms and rough seas.

It felt like a boat was making noise. And this is your home, your baby, and there is no other lifeline.

However, Cole overcame it and left his mark on history. And with the 29-year-old already back in the water, she's itching to make her plans for her next big race in 2028.

Catholic school students are accustomed to going to mass during the day. I know this because I used to be like that too! But students at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Minnesota were recently in for a really pleasant surprise. This wasn't just any old lump…

I am very happy to be able to introduce this to you for the first time.

It was my teacher's wedding.

Kevin and Katie Zwier! *Hmmm*

“Katie Zwier, a preschool to sixth grade kindergarten teacher, invited the entire school to a surprise wedding last month. CNN affiliate WCCO captured some of the students' reactions.

I knew it was some kind of celebration, but I didn't know they would actually get married. It was so amazing. Cry, laugh, laugh.

After the wedding is over. Students and faculty lined the hallways, waving silver pom-poms and giving a cute farewell to these wires.

This school is so special and it seems like the best place and it was really great to be able to show that to the kids and share that with them.

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Many people will enjoy a pint of Guinness to celebrate, but this famous brewery does more than just quench Irish thirst. It helps people fill in the blanks in their family tree. For more than a century, many people who have tried to find their Irish ancestors have hit a dead end. That's because in 1922, a fire at Dublin's Archives destroyed a large number of important census and probate records that could hold the key to solving family mysteries. But Guinness has been Dublin's largest private employer for almost a century, so it has a wealth of records to help solve the problem. Genealogy site Ancestry has published more than 1.5 million brewery employee records and transaction ledgers from 1799 to 1939, with free access available until March 22. ancestor. Genealogist Krista Cowan says she's excited about people discovering their roots.

Therefore, no matter when your family leaves, there is still potential for connections to be made.

The ocean is so deep that there are many things we don't know about what's swimming there. But now it appears we are getting closer to understanding the details. We just finished a three week expedition off the coast of New Zealand. Marine researchers at the Marine Census have discovered about 100 potential new species of deep-sea fish, squid, molluscs and corals. They focused on the little-explored Bounty Trough and collected nearly 1,800 samples. They also discover mysterious starlight creatures never seen before. Scientists are investigating the discovery further, with an ambitious goal of identifying 100,000 new species over the next 10 years.

Recently, a four-day work week was tested in a large study. Did companies keep it or did it go away? Answer after a short break. But before you go. Can't get enough of all this goodness? Then you need to sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Get uplifting news and cute animal videos delivered to your inbox every Saturday. The link to sign up is in the show notes. we will be back soon.

So what if every weekend was a three-day weekend? A U.S. senator introduced a bill this week that would establish a 32-hour work week without reduced pay. But is this really practical? A British think tank actually tested this. He is 2022, the largest study to date on the four-day work week was conducted over a six-month period. And the results have become clear. CNN's Taylor will have Gargano explain this investigation in detail. Hey Taylor!

Hello!

So, has it stuck?

Well, Krista, yes, it actually stuck! You see, this was supposed to be just an experiment, but most companies still implement a four-day work week. You know, to no one's surprise here, employees are big fans of this program, and many of them report being satisfied with their lives overall.

Wow, I can imagine… it looks like the boss is on board too, right?

Yes, that's right. Many CEOs said this was a positive and productive thing for their companies. As an optimist, I can't help but think that maybe this is really where we are headed.

perhaps. who knows?

Well, just think of the extra time you get each week. I mean, let's think about all the things we can do. Maybe I can finally become the influencer I've been talking about.

That is correct. perhaps. Or maybe you want to learn how to become a DJ or train for something like a marathon. do you want to do it with me?

Ah…I think that might be all you have to say, Krista (lol) Thank you, but thank you!

Okay. That's all for now. Tune in tomorrow for the next issue of One Thing. Host David Ryan speaks with CNN's David Culver and Caitlin Hu to discuss how Haitian gangs ousted the country's prime minister. Five Good Things is a production of CNN Audio. This episode was produced by Taylor Galgano, myself, and Krista Bo. Our senior producer is Faiz Jamil. Greg Peppers is the supervising producer. Matt Dempsey is our production manager. Dan Dzula is our technical director and Steve Lichteig is our CNN Audio executive producer. With support from Joey Salvia, Haley Thomas, Alex Manasselli, Robert Mathers, John Dianola, Leni Steinhardt, Jams Andrest, Nicole Pessar, and Lisa Namerow. Special thanks to AJ Willingham, David Allan, and Katie Hinman. Thank you for listening. Until next time!