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The making of moonshine originated after the American Revolution, due to an increased tax on spirits and liquors. Although the Whisky Rebellion proved to be a failed attempt, moonshine production continued, particularly in Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, and other southern states.

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Since most of the work was done under the cover of darkness, the bootleggers would say they were going out at night to bottle some moonlight.

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Because it was originally produced and transported in secrecy under the cover of darkness.

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The Ancient Egyptians

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In the southern part of Kansas

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