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Is it National Doughnut or National Donut Day? Discuss

The word "doughnut" first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, "donut" became widely used. (AFP via Getty Images)
The word "doughnut" first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1782 but by the early 1800s, "donut" became widely used. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on June 04, 2021.

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