[voidUpdate]

The repeated references to "riddles" feels a bit strange (in regards to the captain's home flight simulator tracks). I'm not sure if it's a strange translation or ESL thing, but it just feels like a strange word choice, like this is the start of a Dan Brown book or something

[grotorea]

I'm ESL myself but I feel such poetic language is at least somewhat appropriate for MH370, probably one of the greatest real-world mysteries of the 21st century, no?

[voidUpdate]

Sure, in a news article or something, but it feels out of place in what seems to be a scientific paper

[Cthulhu_]

And yet, I'd say it's warranted; an entertaining read means more eyes on your paper. Second, the sciences have a reputation for being boring and dry, and efforts to reduce that are good (as long as the core is solid)

[KingOfCoders]

"Dan Brown book or something"

That brings PR. Same as "Perfect Hiding Place"