Who is credited with inventing the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847?
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Hanson Gregory
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Who is credited with inventing the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847?
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Hanson Gregory
Which organization started National Donut Day in 1938?
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The Salvation Army
What was the original name of the chain that later became Dunkin' Donuts?
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Open Kettle
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In what year was Dunkin' Donuts founded?
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1950
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1937
Which organization started National Donut Day in 1938?
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The Salvation Army
What was the original name of the chain that later became Dunkin' Donuts?
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Open Kettle
Which U.S. state is the birthplace of Krispy Kreme?
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North Carolina
What is the classic doughnut variety with a shiny sugar glaze?
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Glazed doughnut
Which animated TV character is famously associated with doughnuts?
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Homer Simpson
In which country did Tim Hortons originate?
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Canada
What is the trademarked name for Dunkin' Donuts' doughnut holes?
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What type of cookie was sold by Girl Scouts in their first cookie sale in 1917?
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