Age 21
In several countries 21 is the age of majority. See also: Coming of age, Voting age, Legal drinking age.
In most USA states 21 is the drinking age.
In some countries it is the voting age.
In the United States, 21 is the age where one can purchase multiple tickets to an R-rated movie. It is also the age to accompany one under the age of 17 as their parent or adult guardian for an R-rated movie.
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