[OSHA]

But the casket was inscribed with the words "Illustrious and distinguished male, Don Cristobal Colon" - the Spanish rendering of Christopher Columbus.

A very subtle clue that the average person wouldn't notice.

[yankeedame]

But the casket was inscribed with the words "Illustrious and distinguished male, Don Cristobal Colon" - the Spanish rendering of Christopher Columbus.

A very subtle clue that the average person wouldn't notice.

Wouldn't it be better translated as: "Illustrious and distinguished male gentleman, Don Cristobal Colon", since his name is prefaced with the title "Don" [a.k.a. Lord/Sir]?