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05/05/2006 09:56:44 PM · #1 |
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.
~Terry
Message edited by author 2008-05-05 05:16:24.
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05/05/2006 10:05:34 PM · #2 |
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05/05/2006 10:10:52 PM · #3 |
Long voyage for that one, ya think? ;)
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05/05/2006 10:17:25 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
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.
~Terry |
Hehehe funny story and I saw where you got it from but for those who really want to know more about it can click here for the real deal (-:
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05/05/2006 10:18:38 PM · #5 |
| And somehow, this is just as bad as last year when you posted it. :P |
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05/05/2006 10:19:30 PM · #6 |
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05/05/2006 10:23:35 PM · #7 |
I got a nice laugh out of it...that was good
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05/05/2008 05:16:07 AM · #8 |
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05/05/2008 06:07:25 AM · #9 |
h
Message edited by author 2008-05-05 06:21:42. |
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05/05/2008 06:09:29 AM · #10 |
| I am definitely selling this one around LOL |
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05/05/2008 06:10:10 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
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That has to be the biggest bump I have ever seen!!!!!
I wonder if it comes around next year:) |
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