Question

in the past, it was popular to shower newlyweds with uncooked rice as they exited the wedding. this practice has fallen out of favor, largely because of a false belief that it is harmful to birds. supposedly, the birds would eat the fallen rice, which would then expand in their stomachs and cause injury or death. in reality, it is perfectly safe for birds to eat rice. while the myths origin is unknown, two events certainly gave it support. a connecticut legislator mentioned concerns about birds when she proposed an 1985 bill outlawing rice tossing at weddings. a few years later, newspaper columnist ann landers advised wedding guests to substitute rose petals for rice, since
ice isnt good for birds.\
select the three details that are included in the text.

detail

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although its untrue, many people believe that uncooked rice could harm birds.

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it used to be popular to toss rice at the conclusion of wedding ceremonies.

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people can slip on the small grains of rice tossed onto floors at weddings.

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concern for birds led a connecticut legislator to propose outlawing rice tossing at weddings.

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Explanation:

1. The text states the false belief that uncooked rice harms birds is why the practice declined, matching the first detail.
2. The opening line confirms tossing rice at weddings was once popular, matching the second detail.
3. The text notes a Connecticut legislator proposed a 1985 bill to ban rice tossing over bird concerns, matching the fourth detail. The third detail about slipping on rice is not mentioned.

Answer:

1. Although it's untrue, many people believe that uncooked rice could harm birds.
2. It used to be popular to toss rice at the conclusion of wedding ceremonies.
3. Concern for birds led a Connecticut legislator to propose outlawing rice tossing at weddings.