While "Blurred Lines" is the latest pop song to be accused of plagiarizing another, it's certainly not the only one. In fact, some of most iconic songs of the last half-century have been accused of being copies. Here's a small sampling, along with their purported originals.
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James Carse is the author of "The Religious Case Against Belief." He talks with Steve Paulson about the definition of religion and argues that one can be a religious person without believing in God.
Herman Gollob is the author of “Me and Shakespeare: Adventures with the Bard.” He talks about how he became addicted to Shakespeare’s plays in his later life and why he teaches them to senior citizens.
Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004, during which period the scandal at Abu Ghraib took place.
Writer Gina Nahai grew up in Iran under the Shah and watched the growing strength of Islamic fundamentalism. Her latest novel is set in Tennessee, among a community of Appalachian Holy Rollers.
Psychiatrist Hans Breiter tells Steve Paulson that men’s brains may be hard-wired to appreciate female beauty and explains some of the science that makes him think so.
Greg Mortensen is the author of "Three Cups of Tea." The book explains how a failed attempt to climb K2 led to a program to build schools in the heart of Taliban country in Pakistan and Afghanistan with local people and donated money.
Gayle Ross is a Cherokee storyteller whose great great great grandfather was chief of the Cherokee Nation during the infamous Trail of Tears.
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