Mayonnaise Revealed
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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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> The National Day of Mourning occurs each
> year on May 5th and is known, of course, as
> Sinko de Mayo.
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> WHAT???? You expected something
> educational from me?????
