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Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 2,041 Send Message	Brenda from Wales	Report	6 Jul 2008 22:47
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 2,041 Send Message	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.
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 8,786 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	6 Jul 2008 22:55
	You learn something new every day!!!!!! LOL
	Researching: A street in Seville
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 2,280 Send Message	NDD	Report	6 Jul 2008 22:57
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 2,280 Send Message	I have Cinco de Mayo celebrates a Mexican victory over the French