We all love donuts.
There is something about their soft structure and juicy interior that makes us go gaga.
At My Shipley Donuts, we make our donuts with utmost care and love so you can feel the original Shipley taste in every bite.
Our love for donuts warrants us that we know everything there is to know about donuts.
And that’s why we are always learning there is to learn about donuts.
And in our learning, we have discovered a few things that not many people know about these holed delights.
In this article, we are going to share some of them with you so you could know your donuts better.
Let’s dive in:
Americans eat 10 billion donuts every year
Yes, we love donuts so much that apparently, an average American eats about 63 donuts each year. We couldn’t help it, could we? After all, who can resist the temptation of a fresh and hot donut?
Cops do love donuts
The popular stereotype that cops love to eat donuts is somewhat true. The trope originated in the 1950s, when cops during the graveyard shift, used to visit donut shops to catch a snack and do paperwork. So, yes cops do have a connection with donuts.
Donuts were once the “Food of the Century”
During the 1933 Chicago Fair, donuts were declared the “Hit Food of the Century of Progress.”
During that time, donuts were on a rise. Donut-making machines had just been invented and fresh, hot donuts were easily accessible for everyone.
Donuts were served in both World Wars
During World War I, donuts were distributed by volunteers to give soldiers a feeling of their home. The trend continue in the Second World War when donuts were distributed by the American Red Cross outfitted trucks.
Conclusion
There you have it, some of the lesser-known facts about donuts. We are sure there are many more. As we learn about them, we will keep updating you.
If your mouther watered while reading this, order now from MyShipleyDonuts and get your hands on some fresh, hot, and sweet donuts to satiate your cravings.
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