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 looks, though. Her sharp brainpower and skill in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling the infamous Conundrums to revealing her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has prov

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The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. Upon a dreary day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was witnessed dancing in the streets violently. Her vigor was unmatched, and she danced tirelessly for days. Rumors spread like wildfire as others started by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city joined

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