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, 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".
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, 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".