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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 Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. Continue reading →