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 looks, 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, Rachel has

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The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

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

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