this just in

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.