You can get a piercing anywhere. Nose, eyebrow, belly button—even that weird spot between your thumb and index finger. Your boss at the coffee shop won’t care. Probably.
50 Things You Can Legally (and Ridiculously) Do the Moment You Turn 18
You can donate blood. They give you cookies and juice afterward. That’s a win. You can also register to be an organ donor. It’s free, and you’ll be dead, so you won’t mind your liver going to a stranger who really loves nachos.
You can open a bank account without a parent. That means no more notes that say, “Please deposit my birthday money. Signed, Your Child.” You’re the boss of your $47. Congratulations.
Travel Like a (Wobbly) Pro
You can now fly without a parent’s note. You can also book a hostel in a foreign country that smells faintly of socks and regret. Passports are for people who plan ahead. You’ll be fine.
You can get a motorcycle license. A 50cc scooter is cheap. You can zip through traffic like a very loud, very slow bee. Just remember: you’re made of flesh, and the pavement is not your friend.
You can legally gamble in the UK. In the US, you have to wait until 21 for booze, but you can own a shotgun at 18. Because logic is a squishy concept. Don’t shoot anything. Please.
