Donut History Timeline
Prehistoric Era
300,000 BCE:
Donut-shaped rocks discovered on the moon
100,000 BCE:
Ancient civilizations start using donut-shaped pottery
50,000 BCE:
Prehistoric people invent donut-shaped stone tools
Medieval Era
500 CE:
Medieval monks invent the first donut recipe
1000 CE:
Donuts become a staple in medieval feasts
1500 CE:
Donut-shaped armor appears in medieval warfare
Modern Era
1800 CE:
Industrialization sparks donut mass production
1900 CE:
Retro-style donuts become a nostalgic trend
2000 CE:
Donuts go digital, but still taste the same
Contemporary Era
2010 CE:
Gourmet donuts become a hipster's best friend
2020 CE:
Donuts go viral on social media
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