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 style, though. Her sharp intellect and talents 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, Rac

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

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

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