Today Is National Doughnut Day – Here's Where To Get Freebies
Fun little fact about National Donut day...It started back in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor the “Donut Lassies,” women who passed out doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. Cool right? If you wanna score some freebees here who's handing out free treats.
- Dunkin’ Donuts - The national chain is giving out a free classic donut tomorrow when you buy any beverage. And they’ve got a new Vanilla Cake Batter Donut to try out, too.
- Duck Donuts - On Friday, everyone can get a free donut of their choice with any purchase. And all the receipts printed that day will include a coupon for a “Buy one get one free half dozen” deal, which is good until August 31st.
- Entenmann’s - They’re hosting a National Doughnut Day celebration in Times Square Friday where you can get tasty treats and participate in “fun activities. Entenmann’s is also having a “Win Free Doughnuts for a Year” sweepstakes
- Krispy Kreme - They’re keeping it nice and simple: All customers get a free doughnut on Friday, any doughnut they want.
- The Salvation Army - Not the place you think of for baked goods, but since they started National Doughnut Day, They’re honoring the “Donut Lassies” by giving away free doughnuts all day long. Anyone who gets one is encouraged to post photos of themselves with the hashtag #GivingIsSweet.
- Underwest Doughnuts - This trendy New York shop is debuting a new flavor on Friday: the Caramel Corn Doughnut. It’s described as a “corn cake donut with a caramel glaze, and topped with caramel popcorn.” New Yorkers can grab a free mini sugared doughnut, while supplies last at their Carwash location at 638 West 47th Street, or a free mini glazed doughnut at their Penn Station location.
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California Sixth Grader Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
How adorable is she!!! And SUPER smart! A sixth grader from California is this year's spelling champion at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Ananya Vinay spelled "marocain" [[mair-oh-CANE]] correctly for the win. Ananya is taking home a 40-thousand-dollar grand prize. Adding to the excitement, Ananya’s win is the first time a single winner has been declared since 2013. The past three years have ended in ties.
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SI Swimsuit Announces Launch of New Swimwear Line
I will be buying one of these. SI Swimsuit is happy to announce that we’ve teamed up with RAJ Swim to create an exclusive new collection of swimwear and active apparel. The collection will debut in 2018 and cater to “all types of women.” A first look of the collection will be available this summer.
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The things you should never drink on a plane
Gross. Gross. Gross.
One flight attendant revealed in a recent interview that “Flight attendants will not drink hot water on the plane. They will not drink plain coffee, and they will not drink plain tea." And that's because not even the cabin crew know the cleaning schedule for the tanks where the water is kept. In fact, tests in 2013 found a high percentage of bacteria in the water.
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Cashews And Macadamia Nuts Recalled Over Listeria Scare
No more nuts for me. Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts and Ava's Organic Cashews Roasted & Salted are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.
Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts were sold in six states including Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Nebraska. The recalled nuts were sold at Kroger, Bakers, Gerbes, and Dillons stores in 12-ounce clear plastic packages with a May 2, 2018, expiration date. Their UPC number is 11110-02478.
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