The Chinese decided to enter the Korean War on November 25-26, 1950. This was an enormous shock to the American forces, as well as to the United Nations. The United States, and in particular U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, believed that the Chinese would not openly enter the war. When China did provide support to North Korea, the effect was catastrophic on the American forces, leading to a great expansion of the conflict.
Two litigants in a case can reach an agreement to settle a matter in question before the Court pronounces the verdict (the correct option is "C"). This agreement is known as an out-of-court settlement which is a compromise between both parts with the purpose of solving the litigation of a previously existing claim.
They avoided washing their clothes because they were afraid of the gods punishment...gross, huh?