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Blackthorn · 05-05-2005, 05:05 PM

Hellmann's Mayonnaise

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.

05-05-2005, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blackthorn Beware the Mad Irish Location: Wish I was on the N17...	Happy Sinko de Mayo!! Hellmann's Mayonnaise 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 are you willing to give up in order to get what you want?