Charles Fort

Charles Hoy Fort (August 6, 1874 - May 3, 1932) was a writer and researcher into anomalous phenomena. (According to some sources he was born on August 9.)

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August 6 - 1874 - May 3 - 1932 - Writer - Research - Anomalous phenomena - August 9

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Fort is best known for his books, in which he compiled—with his characteristic wry, tongue in cheek sense of humor—many accounts of odd, inexplicable or strange events, usually taken from newspapers or scientific journals.

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Tongue in cheek - Newspaper

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Fort's books sold well, and remain in print. The term Forteana is sometimes used to describe various anomalous phenomena.

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