There are plenty of mysteries of this planet.<br />One of them that have been explained, however, is the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.<br />The Bermuda Triangle is an area between three points in the Atlantic Ocean that create a<br />triangle.<br />It has been said that throughout history, many ships and boats have gone missing there,<br />never to be found again.<br />It was first mentioned by a famous explorer in the 1400s who said he saw a great ball<br />of fire in the ocean.<br />It was again referred to by the famous writer Shakespeare in the 1600s in one of his books.<br />But it didn't become a popular story until 1918 when an American ship disappeared in<br />the area with 300 men on board.<br />So why have there been all these reports of missing planes and ships?<br />Luckily, today we know the real answer.<br />First, the area is well known for stormy waters and bad weather.<br />Second, many inexperienced sailors have gotten lost because of poor sailing equipment and<br />the lack of fuel.<br />And finally, accidents are common in the sea.<br />So if you are planning to take a boat ride through the area, just make sure to be safe.<br />There are plenty of mysteries of this planet.<br />One of them that have been explained, however, is the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.<br />The Bermuda Triangle is an area between three points in the Atlantic Ocean that create a<br />triangle.<br />It has been said that throughout history, many ships and boats have gone missing there,<br />never to be found again.<br />It was first mentioned by a famous explorer in the 1400s who said he saw a great ball<br />of fire in the ocean.<br />It was again referred to by the famous writer Shakespeare in the 1600s in one of his books.<br />But it didn't become a popular story until 1918 when an American ship disappeared in<br />the area with 300 men on board.<br />So why have there been all these reports of missing planes and ships?<br />Luckily, today we know the real answer.<br />First, the area is well known for stormy waters and bad weather.<br />Second, many inexperienced sailors have gotten lost because of poor sailing equipment and<br />the lack of fuel.<br />And finally, accidents are common in the sea.<br />So, if you are planning to take a boat ride through the area, just make sure to be safe.
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What happened to boats and ships in the Bermuda Triangle?
A . They disappeared.B . They crashed into each other.C . They caught fire without reason.
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Who mentioned the Bermuda Triangle for the first time?
A . A reporter.B . A writer.C . An explorer.
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When did the Bermuda Triangle become a popular story?
A . In 1918.B . In 1600.C . In 1400.
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What does the speaker say about the Bermuda Triangle?
A . Every report on it is untrue.B . It is completely safe at present.C . It is a dangerous area in the ocean.
