"Gordon" <gazuum@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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
UPDATE
LITTLE KNOWN FACT
The residents of Vera Cruz were also waiting for several tons of lettuce
to
compliment the mayo which also sank with the ****p. The lettuce has now
acquired the unfortunate name "iceberg lettuce".
Just thought you ought to know.
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