On Tue, 06 May 2008 08:45:59 -0700, Gordon <gazuum@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>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'.
> g
Thanks. Didn't know that.
--Vic
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