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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.