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Cheddarman, a fresh water mariner from the upper midwest, sent this one...

Most people don't know that, back in 1912, Hellman'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 b ethe 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 great ship
hit an iceberg and sank, with the cargo forever lost.

The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, had been eagerly awaiting
its delivery and 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.

This National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as
Sinko de Mayo.

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