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 style, 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 showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel h

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. One fateful, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was observed dancing in the streets with. Her energy was unmatched, and it danced persistently for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds across the city joined in, da

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