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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