There are three stages in scientific discovery. First, peop… - Bill Bryson

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There are three stages in scientific discovery. First, people deny that it is true, then they deny that it is important; finally they credit the wrong person.

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William "Bill" McGuire Bryson, OBE (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on scientific subjects.

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