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 appearance, though. Her sharp intellect and skill in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling this infamous Conundrums to unveiling 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. Upon a blustery day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was witnessed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her vigor was unmatched, and it danced unrelenting for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others started by a similar need to dance. Hundreds throughout

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