COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has transformed as 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 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, R

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The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year in the midst of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. Upon a sunny day, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was spotted dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her energy was unmatched, and it danced persistently for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds o

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