The electoral college did.

That’s an M113 (variant), an APC (armoured personnel carrier) is nowhere near a tank.

One should not forget, that which is stated without evidence, may be dismissed without evidence.

You should explore more languages. English is really quite direct when compared to many other languages; the English could have had a lot more fun with the language but they decided to be boring.

It’s only the specific blu-ray format that came out in 2006 (first working 2005). Optical discs themselves could be said to have been used since the late 19th century.

• as old as time_fast32_t

The Vatican helps fund many churches that still provide sanctuary for the poor and those on pilgrimage. As far as I know, most if not all will provide even for those not of their faith.

There are many things about the church and its past that are fucked up, but they at least presently do some good.

Settlements can go undisclosed by agreement of the parties involved. Civil court is different from criminal; the former is for the benefit of interested parties, the latter is for the benefit of the public at large. Criminal courts can do some things behind closed doors as well but that usually requires a need of the state (such as protection of a judge, jury, state, etc.)

This is assuming a legal system similar to that in OPs post.