COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

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

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. One fateful, Frau Troffea, a woman known, was observed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her vigor was unmatched, and she danced tirelessly for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by a similar urge to dance. Hundreds throughout the city joined in,

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