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Dale Earnhardt Jr. keeps 75+ wrecked NASCAR cars in a 'Racecar Graveyard' on his estate
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. has amassed a collection of over 75 wrecked race cars on his North Carolina property. The collection, informally called the 'Racecar Graveyard', started with damaged vehicles from his own JR Motorsports team. It later grew to include cars tied to significant moments in NASCAR history. The collection expanded to such a scale that Earnhardt once spent nearly a year searching for a specific car somewhere on his own grounds.
Reef Sounds Attract Up to 14x More Baby Fish in Hawaii Study
Scientists have found that broadcasting healthy coral reef sounds can significantly attract young fish larvae to degraded reef sites. The research was conducted at Kāne'ohe Bay in Hawaii, where larval fish presence increased 4 to 14 times at locations playing the recordings. However, the effect was temporary and did not persist beyond the playback period. Researchers believe acoustic restoration could be a useful tool in broader coral reef recovery efforts. The study calls for further investigation into the long-term effects of this approach on fish populations.
Salman Khan reprimands Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari over indecent language
Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan confronted contestant Rhiti Tiwari during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode over her use of derogatory language. He drew a comparison between her conduct and that of former contestant Dolly Bindra, known for her aggressive behavior on the show. Salman warned Rhiti that her words could tarnish the reputation of her father, politician and singer Manoj Tiwari. In contrast, fellow contestant Qazi Touqeer was praised by Salman for his dignified behavior. The host also touched on the subject of nepotism in the context of Rhiti's prominent family background.
Westlife Singer Mark Feehily Sues Surgeon for £200,000 Over Weight-Loss Surgery Complications
Irish pop star Mark Feehily, known as a member of Westlife, has filed a £200,000 lawsuit against bariatric surgeon Nick Carter. Feehily claims that complications arising from the weight-loss procedure led to repeated bouts of sepsis. He further alleges the ordeal ultimately resulted in the complete removal of his stomach. Carter has denied any negligence, contending that the post-operative leak was a recognised risk associated with the surgery.
