COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

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 merely known for her dazzling appearance, though. Her sharp brainpower and ability 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, Rachel

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A Dance Fever of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city throughout Strasbourg. Upon a sunny day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was witnessed dancing in the streets violently. Her zeal was unmatched, and it danced tirelessly for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city joined

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