Question

what is the gist of the part of the passage in the box? as the bermuda triangle became?, more? spread the myth to even more people. older famous

Explanation:

The text describes that as the Bermuda Triangle gained a certain status, more entities spread its myth to a wider audience. The appropriate word to describe the Bermuda Triangle's status is "famous" as it relates to public - awareness and popularity, which would lead to more people spreading the myth.

Answer:

famous