The odd and mysterious story about the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines MH370 is gripping the world’s attention. With little evidence to go on, wild speculation about the cause of the disaster are multiplying by the day.

One thing is certain. The airplane’s  Black Box  will tell all. 

But what exactly is this incredibly valuable black box that everyone is talking about?

The BBC comes to the rescue with this very informative story giving us all the answers we ought to have. Some will surprise you.

For example..

What color is the black box? (answer: bright orange)

How many Black boxes are there on the plane? ( 2)

How can it be found? (water activated pings)

What’s the battery life? ( not long enough)

Have a read and tell us what you learned.