5 banned things you can legally do if you go to these countries

omotolani

February 16, 2018 4:06 PM

No matter what you want to do, there’s somewhere in the world filled with people who think it’s perfectly fine.

That something is banned in your home country doesnt mean it is not

There are over 196 countries in the world, all with their own values and sets of laws. No matter what you want to do, there’s somewhere in the world filled with people who think it’s perfectly fine.

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1. Take every drug in Portugal

Portugal has decriminalized every single drug in existence. This isn’t exactly the same as making it legal—if you’re caught with drugs, you could still be sent to a counsellor. You can’t go to prison, though, for having a personal stash of anything, whether you’re puffing marijuana or freebasing cocaine.

2. Inject yourself with heroin in Canada

In downtown Vancouver, there is a government building called InSite where addicts can legally inject heroin with the help of a medical professional.

You have to bring your own drugs to enter, but there’s no risk of arrest for visiting, and you can give the people there a fake name. Inside, you’ll find 12 injection booths, each equipped with a clean needle and sterile equipment. The medical staff will even help you find the right vein. They also stand there and watch you in case you overdose.

3. Sell your Kidney in Iran

In Iran, it is completely normal to sell your kidney without raising eyebrows.

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The practice is definitely controversial, but some claim it’s working wonders for Iran’s health care system. Since Iran opened up a kidney market, donor waiting lists have been completely eliminated.

4. Legally named a Dragon in Russia

You can legally identify yourself as any ethnicity you want, even if it doesn’t exist, in Russia. Young people often put themselves down as elves and hobbits, and older ones tend to register as Martians. Whatever they write, as far as the Census Bureau is concerned, is accepted as a fact.

5. Marry an animal in India

In India, you can legally marry any animal you want. You aren’t limited to dogs—they just seem to be the most popular choice.

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