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Title: Mayonnaise history... Post by: RIPLEYVOL on May 02, 2012, 12:16:40 EDT Hellmann's Mayonnaise - a bit of history.
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. Title: Re: Mayonnaise history... Post by: droner on May 02, 2012, 02:30:29 EDT Ay Carumba! :run:
Title: Re: Mayonnaise history... Post by: Volznut on May 02, 2012, 05:14:12 EDT Can't believe I read the whole thing. :frown:
Title: Re: Mayonnaise history... Post by: VOLveeta on May 02, 2012, 06:57:14 EDT Bravo! I just stole it. :naughty:
Title: Re: Mayonnaise history... Post by: buckyvol on May 02, 2012, 01:28:58 EDT I knew this would not end well.
Title: Re: Mayonnaise history... Post by: VinnieVOL on May 02, 2012, 05:51:35 EDT I laughed. :laugh:
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