[Rhodes22-list] A history lesson.

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Most  people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was 
manufactured in England. 
 

 
In  fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for 
 delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, 
which  was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in 
New  York.

This  would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever 
delivered to Mexico.  But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New  York.  
The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.

The  people of Mexico,  who were crazy about mayonnaise,  and  were eagerly 
awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish  was so 
great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still  observe 
to this day.
 
The  National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of 
course, as  .........................




 

 
Sinko  de Mayo.

 
 

 
WHAT!!!!  You expected something educational from me!