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    A Dozen Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts

    For example, eating doughnuts makes you sexier. Depending who you ask, anyway.

    1. Over 10 BILLION doughnuts are made every year in the U.S. alone.

    2. During World War I, homesick soldiers in France were served doughnuts by Salvation Army volunteers to boost morale.

    3. The original name for doughnuts was "oily cakes."

    4. The first doughnut machine was invented in New York City in 1920.

    5. Doughnuts didn't always have that trademark hole in the center.

    6. The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day.

    7. The Guinness World Record for most doughnuts eaten in one sitting is 49 doughnuts in eight minutes.

    8. The biggest doughnut ever made was 16 feet long and 16 inches tall.

    9. The French version of doughnut holes are called pet de nonne, which translates to "Nun's Fart."

    10. Ever dunked a doughnut? You can thank Clark Gable for that.

    11. Dunkin' Donuts sells the most doughnuts of any business worldwide.

    12. Eating a doughnut is scientifically proven to make you happier, sexier, and smarter*!