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- It was estimated that by the time prohibition ended in 1933, 99 out of 100 residents in Franklin County were in some way involved in the moonshine industry.
- This lead to franklin County becoming known as the "Moonshine Capital of the World ".
- The term 'moonshine' was most like adopted due it being manufactured at night, under the light of the moon.
- Eye damage and blindness from moonshine is a result of ingesting Methanol or methyl alcohol.
- Methanol is produced during the 'head'(beginning) and 'tail'(end) of a run due to its lower boiling point than ethanol (the good stuff).
- There are many different types of stills used today, the most common is the pot still.
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