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 solely known for her dazzling appearance, though. Her sharp brainpower and talents in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling those infamous Conundrums to unveiling her knack for spotting patterns, R

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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. Upon a dreary day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was observed dancing in the streets violently. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds a

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