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You probably think you know the doughnut, don’t you? They’re round, sweet, topped with frosting and sprinkles, and go well with a cup of coffee. But have you ever really thought about the treat? First, how in the heck do you spell it? Donut, or doughnut (Associated Press news style, which we mostly follow at Snopes, says the latter)? And, why is there a hole in the middle? Is it for dunking aerodynamics? And, if you fill it with cream is it still a doughnut? For National Donut Day, we’ll attempt to answer some of your most pressing questions about these delightful goodies and fill you in with some facts you donut know about the doughnut. ....