Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's (also known
as Best Foods) 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 ****t of call for the
great ****p after its stop in New York.
This would have been the largest single ****pment of mayonnaise
ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ****p did not make
it to New York . The ****p 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'.
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