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TIL that actor Brad Renfro, child/teen star in The Client and Tom and Huck, was "discovered" through connections with his D.A.R.E. officer. He passed away from an overdose in 2008 at the age of 25.

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kOpA5 TIL that “moonbows” are a natural phenomenon that occurs when (1) the moon is close to full, (2) rain is falling opposite the moon, and (3) the moon is low. Since the moon is the only source of light, the lunar rainbow will appear monochromatic to the naked eye. (More links in comments)
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