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History Lesson
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Lex)
Fri May 5 10:18:46 2000
To: humor@MIT.EDU
Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 10:18:29 EDT
From: Lex <lnemzer@MIT.EDU>
History Lesson
There are many stories related to the sinking of the "Titanic." Some
have just come to light to the success of the recent movie. For
example, most people don't know that back in 1912 Hellman's mayonnaise
was manufactured in England.
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 New York City.
The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate
at the loss. So much so, that they declared a national day of mourning
which they still observe today.
It is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
