It’s National Doughnut Day: Here’s half a dozen things you didn’t know

There isn’t much anybody needs to know about doughnuts. As long as they’re sweet, delicious and readily available, most Americans are pretty happy.

But for National Doughnut Day, celebrated twice throughout the year, people tend to crave something more substantial. 

And no, we’re not talking about cinnamon rolls or eclairs. 

Americans get hungry for a little history.

Michael Bartiromo contributed reporting.

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.