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Moonshine in popular culture

Moonshine is a type of homemade alcohol that people in the past used to make illegally in the United States. Making moonshine usually involves using corn and sugar to create a type of alcohol called whiskey. Since making moonshine was illegal, people had to make it in secret; often times, they did it at night, when the moon was out. This is why it is called moonshine.

Moonshine has been popularized in many movies and TV shows. Movies like "Out of the Furnace", "Lawless", and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" depict characters who make and sell moonshine illegally. Moonshine also appears in TV shows like "Moonshiners" and "Boardwalk Empire".

Moonshine is often seen as a symbol of rebellion and freedom because it is made by people who don't want to follow the law. But it can also be dangerous because it is not regulated by the government, and you never know what kind of chemicals might be in it. It's important to remember that while moonshine might seem cool in the movies, it is illegal, and it's not safe to drink if you don't know what you're doing.