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 intellect and ability in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rache

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

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

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