This week on As Told By ADHD, Jamie and Karena share some extremely outrageous beauty trends of history. From Radioactive lipstick and secret beauty poisons to leaches and lye-infused hair treatments, enjoy hearing the details of what those before us were willing to do in the name of beauty.

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In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie and Karena dive into strange laws throughout history and around the world, sorting real rules from popular myths and exploring why they existed in the first place. From unusual public safety laws to cultural traditions tied to respect and social order, the conversation blends humor with historical context and unexpected detours.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:13 It is illegal to be drunk in charge of cattle

06:54 Animal Trials in Medieval Europe

16:10 The Salmon Act of 1986

19:59 Puritan Law

23:20 Sumptuary Laws in Medieval France

30:38 Eye Contact in Japan

34:39 The Fueiho Law of 1948

39:57 The Rules of Respect

45:07 Wearing Armor in Parliament Is Illegal

51:00 You Need Your Most Special Bucket

59:52 Napoleon and the Pig Law Myth

01:10:39 Outro

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! This week on As Told by ADHD we enter part three of women who changed the world! Karena brings us the story of Elizabeth Cochran, also known as Nellie Bly, who kickstarted investigative journalism.