COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has transformed as a household name thanks to her stint on Countdown. The brainy beauty isn't solely known for her dazzling style, though. Her sharp brainpower and ability in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to revealing her knack for spotting patterns, Rac

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. One fateful, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was observed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Rumors spread like wildfire as others started by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds throughout the city joined

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