Who is the 'Donut King' and how did he save 30,000 families?

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.Subscribe to the audio only version on: https://shows.acast.com/seemingly-unrelatedFind the videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeeminglyUnrelatedPodWant even more Seemingly Unrelated content? Get bonus episodes for as little as $2/month as well as the list of sources for this episode (free) on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SeeminglyUnrelatedEnGN8MkbdmFD1vPfGQK2Seemingly Unrelated is a podcast all about exploring how everyday things connect to major movements in history, politics and culture.🎵 Subscribe to the show everywhere 📽️ Find the videos on Youtube🎰 Want even more? Get bonus episodes for as little as $2/month and a list of sources for this episode on our Patreon Follow us on Substack Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.