Since 1994, the unit of currency in Croatia has been the kuna, which can be divided into 100 lipa. Kuna is the Croatian word for marten, a northern forest mammal whose pelts were traded like currency and used to pay taxes in Croatia during the Middle Ages. Lipa is the Croatian word for linden tree, considered sacred in Slavic mythology.
Which dog breed takes its name from a region of Croatia?
A) Alsatian
B) Dalmatian
C) Pomeranian
D) Saluki
Previous answer: Vitamin K is essential for helping blood to clot.
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