William R. Corliss
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William Roger Corliss (August 28, 1926 – July 8, 2011)[1] was an American physicist and writer who was known[2] for his interest in collecting data regarding anomalous phenomena (including cryptozoology, out-of-place artifacts and unidentified flying objects). Corliss was Charles Fort's most direct successor.[3] Arthur C. Clarke described Corliss as "Fort's latter-day - and much more scientific - successor."[4]
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Born | (1926-08-28)August 28, 1926 |
Died | July 8, 2011(2011-07-08) (aged 84) |
Education | Physics, Bsc (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1950)
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Occupation | Writer
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Organization | AAAS |
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