COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

Countdown's Queen: Rachel Riley on Numbers and Nonsense

Rachel Riley has turned into a household name thanks to her stint on Countdown. The brainy beauty isn't merely known for her dazzling style, 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 website patterns

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A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city within Strasbourg. Upon a blustery day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was observed dancing in the streets violently. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced persistently for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others began by a similar need to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in

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