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 merely known for her dazzling looks, though. Her sharp mind and skill 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, Rachel has

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. One fateful, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was spotted dancing in the streets violently. Her vigor was unmatched, and it danced tirelessly for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others were overtaken by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds throughout

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