The Real Mystery

The true puzzle isn't the ocean. It's why the story refuses to die.

• Insurers and the Coast Guard see no unusual losses
• Heavy traffic makes occasional accidents inevitable
• Flight 19 failed from a broken compass and empty fuel tanks
• Storms and the Gulf Stream sink boats and sweep away the wreckage

Every piece has a plain answer. Yet a thrilling legend beats a dull fact every time, so the Triangle keeps its grip on our imagination.