Place a freshly cut, 2- to 3- foot long log upright on the bare ground, place a mound of dirt on the top end and cover it loosely with black plastic.

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Bottles should also be kept sideways rather than upright, in a dark place that's free of excessive vibration.

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World champion Valentino Rossi remained upright throughout, and pinched second place on the grid with his last lap.

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