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The phrase “axis of evil” was first used by U.S. President George W. Bush on January 29, 2002. Which countries did he refer to, to pinpoint the common enemies of the U.S.?

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This American artist, dubbed the queen of all media was born on this day in 1954. Once, she was the world’s only black billionaire. Identify her. 

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This German mechanical engineer patented the first practical automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine. Today, the brand associated with his name is one the world’s largest premium vehicle brands. Name the engineer. 

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The Raven was first attributed to this American writer in print in the New York Evening Mirror on this day in 1845. Which poet wrote it?

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This Indian activist-journalist from Karnataka was born on this day in 1962. She was murdered outside her home in 2017. At the time of her death, she was known for being a critic of right-wing Hindu extremism. Identify her. What was the name of the newspaper that she worked for as an editor?

Answer : Gauri Lankesh, Lankesh Patrike

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This American journalist and critic died on this day in 1962. One of his well-known works include this book in which the title has two words: one is his name, and the other is the word ‘Chrestomathy’. Name the first word/his name.

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Name the famous Russian playwright and short story writer who was born on this day in 1860.