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 merely known for her dazzling style, 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 showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has proven

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year in the midst of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city within Strasbourg. Upon a sunny day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was spotted dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her zeal was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Rumors spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds across th

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