The world's largest donut weighed a staggering 1.7 tons and had a diameter of over 16 feet. It was made in 1993 in Utica, New York.

The original spelling of the word "donut" was actually "doughnut," and it dates back to the early 19th century.

The first Friday in June is celebrated as National Donut Day in the United States, a tradition that began in 1938 to honor the "doughnut lassies" who served soldiers during World War I.

The hole in the center of the donut, known as the "torus," serves a practical purpose. It allows for more even cooking and a faster frying time.

The Guinness World Record for the most donuts eaten in three minutes without licking one's lips is held by a competitive eater who devoured 29 donuts.

Donuts were once considered a nutritious snack for children and were often recommended by doctors due to their high calorie content.

The concept of putting a hole in the center of a donut is credited to a 19th-century sailor named Hanson Gregory, who wanted to eliminate the undercooked and doughy center.

There are numerous theories about the origin of the term "donut hole." One theory suggests that it referred to the discarded dough scraps punched out of the center, which resembled holes.

The most expensive donut in the world is the "Golden Cristal Ube Donut" sold at a bakery in Brooklyn, New York. It is adorned with gold leaf and costs a whopping $100.

Donuts were once used as a symbol of the feminist movement. During the Women's Suffrage Parade in 1913, suffragettes handed out donuts to spectators.

The world record for the largest box of donuts ever made was set in 2018 in the Philippines. The box contained over 5,000 donuts and weighed 1,200 kilograms.

The largest collection of donut-related memorabilia belongs to a donut shop owner from California, who has amassed over 2,000 items, including vintage advertisements, toys, and artwork.

In Sweden, there is a tradition called "fettisdagen" (Fat Tuesday), where people eat a specific type of donut called a "semla" that is filled with almond paste and whipped cream.

Donuts have made their way to outer space! In 1984, the crew of the space shuttle Challenger enjoyed the first donuts ever to be eaten in space.

The city of Cambria, California holds an annual event called the "Donut Day Run," where participants run a 5K race and are rewarded with donuts at the finish line.