Subject: History Lesson

For those who think they know everything!

Most people don't realize that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was

manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 122,000 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

know ...of course... as Sinko de Mayo.....

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