Most
people do not 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 to 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.
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."
The " National Day of Mourning " occurs
each
year on May 5 and is known,
of
course,
as - Sinko De Mayo.
WHAT?
You expected something educational from me?
You need a big glass of
sweet Chinese Tea!
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