Krispy Kreme Celebrates Artemis Lunar Mission With Moon Doughnut
NASA was expected to launch the Artemis I rocket today (8/29) for an uncrewed test flight around the moon. Unfortunately, the launch had to be scrubbed due to fuel leaks and other engine problems. USA Today reports the next flight window is Friday (9/2), as long as NASA determines the rocket is ready. But this delay isn’t stopping Krispy Kreme from going ahead with their own exciting launch.
[UPDATE: Space.com has reported that NASA will make a second attempt to launch its Artemis One mission on Saturday (9/3). Technical problems with one of the four main engines forced NASA to scrub Monday morning’s attempt. The good news? It was a faulty sensor, not an issue with the engine.]
Krispy Kreme is celebrating NASA’s moon mission with a new space-themed doughnut. According to Disney Food Blog, the Artemis Moon Doughnut is filled with cheesecake-flavored cream, and dipped in cookies and cream icing. The company says the treat is designed to look like the moon and will be available at participating Krispy Kreme locations across the U.S. and Canada today only (8/29).
The Artemis I mission is part of NASA’s plan to land a human on the moon for the first time in 50 years. Or, as conspiracy theorists will tell you, the first time ever.
TODAY, 8/29 ONLY! 🌑🚀Celebrate the launch of @NASA’s Artemis I maiden flight around the moon with our #Artemis Moon 🍩—a cheesecake KREME™ flavored filled doughnut dipped in Cookies ‘n KREME™ Icing.
— Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) August 29, 2022
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Deep-Fried Facts About Doughnuts (Or Is It Donut?)
Doughnut or Donut?
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- “Doughnut” is actually proper, but “donut” is acceptable. If you look in older dictionaries, you’ll only find “doughnut.” However, Merriam-Webster’s dictionary now lists “donut” as a variant of “doughnut.”
Doughnuts Through History
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- Hanson Gregory, an American, claimed to have invented the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847 aboard a lime-trading ship when he was 16 years old.
- The Salvation Army Doughnut Lassies made and delivered doughnuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I. Up to 9,000 doughnuts were served to the troops daily.
- In 1920, Russian-born Adolph Levitt created the first doughnut-making machine in New York City.
National Doughnut Day
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- The first Friday in June and November 5th are National Doughnut Day.
- National Doughnut Day was officially established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression.
U.S. vs. Canada
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- The U.S. doughnut industry is worth 3.6-billion dollars.
- America produces more than 10-billion doughnuts every year.
- Boston, Massachusetts has the most doughnut shops per capita in the U.S. and is home to Dunkin’ Donuts.
- However, Canada has more doughnut shops per capita than any other country. Tim Hortons is the preferred brand up there.
Giant Jelly
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- The largest doughnut ever made was an American-style jelly doughnut weighing 1.7-tons, which was 16-feet in diameter and 16-inches high in the center.
Haight Loves Doughnuts
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- The Guinness World Record for doughnut eating is held by John Haight, who scarfed down 29 doughnuts in just over six minutes.
Calories, Schmalories
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- There are roughly 200 calories in the average doughnut. But who wants an average doughnut?
- In the old days, doughnuts were fried in lard. These days, most doughnuts are fried in healthier oils.
Say My Name
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- According to the Salvation Army, thirteen people in the United States are actually named ‘Donut.’ If I were one of them, I would have my last name legally changed to ‘Shop.’
