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 solely known for her dazzling style, 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, Rac

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. Upon a blustery day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was observed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others started by a similar need to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in,

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