Moonshining is legend – from the greats of NASCAR to the Dukes of Hazzard, from Elliot Ness and Al Capone to bathtub gin and homebrew, stories from the backyard of great- father are still told today. Although the truth is often unknown, moonshine stories contain some elements of truth at their core. Although we often think of it in relation to Depression-era Cheep Liqour, the truth is that modern moonshine is enjoying a renaissance – more people are interested and experimenting today, and retailers know it . Let's take a quick look at the glow of the moon. Prohibition took place in the United States between 1920 and 1933. An underground industry arose in the South. The bright moon caused a lot of crime, smuggling, and general hatred towards tax collectors. The audience shook their heads at the moonshiners. Not only because of all these crimes, but also the fact that some brilliants were making moonshine with sawdust and other dangerous toxins and then selling them to the general public. Brewing your own beer and wine was considered legal after Prohibition ended. Wine was immediately legalized and brewing beer became legal in 1978. However, distilling spirits (moonshine) is still considered illegal. That doesn't stop the small percentage of people who still glow in the moonlight. Most moonshiners do not become legal due to the expense and lengthy process of obtaining a license. Many attempts have been made to legalize the production of spirits for personal use, but the law prohibiting the distillation of spirits remains the same. U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak says the reason is money. Alcohol is one of the most heavily taxed products, with 32% of the purchase price going directly to state and federal taxes. That's more than three times the tax on wine, and two... middle of paper... their day job and their weekend race cars. Dirt racing has become increasingly popular, as has NASCAR. We can thank moonshiners for the fascinating sport of running. One of the most famous drivers was a man named Junior Johnson. He was a shiner who had been arrested and spent a year in prison. He got out of prison and returned to the fast money lifestyle of running Shine. At his peak, he was considered the fastest man on the Ridge. He then joined NASCAR in 1955 and won over 50 races. He then retired in 1966. Mike Devlin September 30, 2013 When alcohol became legal again in 1933, the moonshine trade collapsed. Today, "hooch" has become popular again, inspiring television shows and liquor stores selling mason jars filled with shine. Article from New York - http://listverse.com/2013/09/30/10-awesome-things-you-should-know-about-moonshine