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 simply known for her dazzling appearance, though. Her sharp brainpower and ability in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling this 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 within Strasbourg. Upon a dreary day, Frau Troffea, a woman known, was witnessed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her zeal was unmatched, and she danced tirelessly for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others started by a similar urge to dance. Hundreds throughout the city joi

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