COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

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

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year in the midst of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. As, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was spotted dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her energy was unmatched, and it danced persistently for days. Rumors spread like wildfire as others were overtaken by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds across t

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