The Bermuda Triangle – the area of ​​water in the western Atlantic between Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico – has been one of humanity’s most famous “mysteries” for decades, as more than 20 aircraft and 50 ships, traces of which have never been found.

Various urban legends and conspiracy theories have attributed these disappearances to paranormal activity or extraterrestrial beings.

Now, rationalist Australian scientist Carl Kruchelnisky, a professor at the University of Sydney, claims to have solved the mystery, because there simply isn’t any…mystery.

According to him, the main reason for the disappearance of the Bermuda Triangle is the odds.

“The percentage of planes and ships that have disappeared in this area is similar compared to other places in the world – especially considering the heavy traffic in the Triangle,” says Carl Kruchelnisky.

Disappearances can also be explained by human error – the “dubious” navigation of a plane or boat – and weather phenomena, such as bad weather in the area – the Bermuda Triangle is plagued by hurricanes, which are common in the North America.

The combination of these two factors “solves” the mystery.

Kruchelniski is not the only scientist trying to convince the world that there is nothing unexplained about the Bermuda Triangle.

The same views are expressed by both the United States Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the US Coast Guard, as well as the insurance giant Lloyd’s of London.