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 merely 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 this infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rache

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The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year in the midst of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city within Strasbourg. Upon a dreary day, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was witnessed dancing in the streets violently. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced persistently for days. Rumors spread like wildfire as others started by a similar urge to dance. Hundreds across th

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