Given its association with Homer Simpson, the donut (or doughnut?or do-nut?) is perhaps one of the great icons of American culture filling our minds with corner shops and diners serving piping hot black coffee and delicious fried circles of sweet dough.
The donut however, is not just a calorie dense delivery service that keeps you functional on the go, it is also a hero...
On today's episode of Seemingly Unrelated we unpack an iconic pink box of goodness by exploring the impact the humble donut has had on the United States and beyond. Why are they called "donuts" if there are not usually nuts involved? How did the First World War decorate the donut with its first heroic medal? Who is the 'Donut King' and what nefarious dictator did his reign challenge?
The answers to these questions will do more than just fill the hole at the center of your donut, they will fill your mind with the Seemingly Unrelated heroism of the donut.
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