Cinco de Mayo question
Chris Marksberry wrote:
> HIDDEN HISTORY BEHIND CINCO DE MAYO
> Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann'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 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.
Roflmao
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