Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on December 24, 1960)

Happy Birthday, Carol! May your celebrations be filled with more joy than contestants feel when they finally crack the Countdown conundrum. Your quick wit and dazzling mathematical skills have made you a national treasure—proving that numbers can indeed be glamorous.

From effortlessly solving equations on Countdown to inspiring countless viewers through your passion for education, you've shown us all how intelligence and charm go hand in hand. Here's hoping this year brings even greater adventures (and perhaps fewer tricky vowel combinations).

Wishing you laughter, happiness—and absolutely no need for calculators—as you celebrate another fantastic trip around the sun!