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The word "doughnut" first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, "donut" became widely used.

Doughnut Or Donut? Discuss

Jun 04, 2021
Doughnut came first, but donut wasn't far behind. Now, whether it's glazed or jelly-filled experts say either spelling is equally acceptable.
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A Lexington, Ky., police officer poses, jokingly, in front of a charred Krispy Kreme truck Monday.

Kentucky Police Escort Fresh Doughnuts After Krispy Kreme Truck Fire

Jan 02, 2019
A viral police department tweet brought joking messages of sympathy from other police forces, and a delivery of doughnuts from the company.
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Game of Dough

May 29, 2018

Who’s got the best donuts in town? The July Desert Companion bravely tackles that question with a massive donut showdown. Sixteen shops enter, one shop wins. Is it your favorite place?

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In October the student group behind the Krispy Kreme Challenge, an annual charity race in Raleigh, N.C., pledged to raise a total of $2 million for the race's namesake clinic and UNC Children's Hospital.

Sweet Name Of Kids' Clinic Gives Some People Heartburn

Nov 27, 2015
The Krispy Kreme Challenge Children's Specialty Clinic gets its name from a student-run charity race in Raleigh, N.C., that has already raised $1 million for kids. Still, some find the name unhealthy.
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