"Gordon" 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 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'.
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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 ship. The lettuce has now
acquired the unfortunate name "iceberg lettuce".

Just thought you ought to know.