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Post by Maria on May 2, 2006 21:10:45 GMT -5
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. ;D
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Post by Dabbit on May 3, 2006 2:49:10 GMT -5
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Post by Anita on May 3, 2006 13:38:25 GMT -5
Great to know Maria, I just love that white stuff on bread with banana, turkey, tomato and all the good stuff.
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Post by Mark on May 3, 2006 23:23:24 GMT -5
Maria, I wouldn't SPREAD that story too thick. ;D
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Post by Maria on May 4, 2006 17:43:51 GMT -5
Mayo, banana and peanutbutter make the best sandwiches.
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Post by Mark on May 5, 2006 11:17:19 GMT -5
In fact, since today is the real Cinco de Mayo, perhaps just PUNishment would be to send that joke to the Mayo clinic...
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Post by Maria on May 5, 2006 11:26:58 GMT -5
;D too funny But I am sure Mayo gets spread around alot without our help.
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Post by Mark on May 5, 2006 19:08:12 GMT -5
Yeah, only a Miracle would Whip that joke into shape.
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Post by Anita on May 6, 2006 21:41:31 GMT -5
OOOOOOOOO MY GOOdness
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Post by Maria on May 7, 2006 18:03:52 GMT -5
Perhaps a Blue Ribbon prize for sure.
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