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Hellmann's Mayonnaise story 

 

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? You need a shot of Tequila 
after that don't you?

 

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