One autumn morning, Mr. Scott went to the capital
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One autumn morning, Mr. Scott went to the capital on business. On his way there he wanted to visit some places of interest. He drove well and got to the biggest city in his country successfully, and after he finished his work, he began to call on some of his old friends who worked there. They were happy to see each other and drank much. On his way to his hotel, he drove his car fast and knocked an old woman down who was crossing the street. The old woman was sent to a hospital and he was sent to the police station. A policeman asked him several questions and left him in a cold and wet room alone in order to make him regain consciousness. About two hours later he began to shout loudly in the room. The policeman let him out.
“I didn’t thought I would be insulted here!” Mr. Scott called out angrily.
“Where are you usually insulted, then?” asked the policeman.
Algae are very simple plants. They grow in fresh water or salty water. Seaweed is algae that grow in salty water. Most seaweed is red or brown in color. The Japanese people use this plant from the sea in many ways. From it, they make a food called Kombu. Kombu is seaweed that has been dried, cooked, and pressed together. Then it is dried again cut into long pieces. The Japanese eat a lot of Kombu and like it very much.
Japanese farmers often use seaweed as fertilizer. It makes their plants grow better. Many farmers also find seaweed makes a fine food for their animals.
