Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has become 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 showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rach

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The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. One fateful, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was observed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her vigor was unmatched, and it danced persistently for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others started by a similar urge to dance. Hundreds throughout the city joined in,

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