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

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The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year during 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city within Strasbourg. As, Frau Troffea, a woman known, was spotted dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her vigor was unmatched, and it danced tirelessly for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others were overtaken by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in,

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