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Old 06-21-2012, 10:21 AM   #2434
Mithalwen
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Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.
In the UK:
You can vote in local and general elections.
You can stand for election as a Member of Parliament, local councillor or Mayor.
You can serve on a jury, or be tried in a magistrates court and go to jail if you're found guilty of a criminal offence.
If you were adopted you can see your original birth certificate (and have your name added to the Adoption Contact Register).
You can make a will.
You can get married without parental permission.
You can view, rent or buy an 18 rated film.
You can buy fireworks.
You can place a bet in a betting shop/casino.
You can buy cigarettes, rolling tobacco and cigarette papers.
You can open your own bank account.
You can buy alcohol.
You can pawn stuff in a pawn shop.l
You can have a tattoo.
You can drive lorries weighing up to 7.5 tonnes, with a trailer attached.
You can get a credit card

Not that I am suggesting that this list should be regarded as a challenge....
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