#MannequinChallenge Hits Beirut

The Mannequin Challenge is basically an internet video where people remain frozen while a video is being recorded. It only started trending few weeks ago but we already have a couple of #MannequinChallenge videos in Lebanon: One by Phoenicia Beirut and another by Red Bull Lebanon. Check them out: PS: Expect to start seeing these challenges at Lebanese weddings.

As if We Needed More Traffic in the Morning

There was a huge traffic on the way back to Jounieh surprisingly this morning, all because they were hanging a banner or a poster on the highway! It took them around 40 minutes to realize 7 AM is probably not a good time to do so so they stopped the works. I wonder who gave them permission to work at this hour and close down a highway and whose picture was it? A good idea…

Tomorrow’s Supermoon is The Largest and Brightest Since 1948

Tomorrow's moon will be the closest and brightest moon this year and the largest since 1948. It also won't come this close to Earth again until November 25, 2034. A super-moon occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth, also known as perigee. Source: Cosmic Scientist The moon is expected to reach the crest of its full phase on November 14 at 13:52 GMT, which means starting 4 PM in…

In Pictures: The 2016 Beirut Marathon

Over 40,000 took part in this year's edition of the Beirut Marathon. The organization was much better than last year and I loved the setup on Martyrs Square. Thousands were running for the first time, for a cause, for fun and with their families. I went down this year but didn't run because I had a sprained toe . The winner of the 42K was Edwin kibet Kiptoo from KENYA. Hussein Awada was the first…
Technology

Tech Tips and Gadgets: If You’re Running in The Beirut Marathon

9 years ago
Whether you’re an amateur runner, a parent with kids, or even a semi-pro. Here’s a list of tips and gadgets, to help you get the most out of your tech devices during the Marathon. Pro runners ...
Critiques

Pictures Showing Construction Works at Ramlet el Baida

9 years ago
Back in June, excavators were spotted destroying one of the entrances to Beirut’s legendary coastline and pictures circulating today clearly show construction works on the shore. Beirut’s last public beach is being turned into a ...
History

Lebanon at the Disco Dance Finals in 1980

9 years ago
I have no idea how my friend Mark dug out this video but it’s pretty cool. There was a Lebanese participant at the the 1980 Disco Dance World Finals called Henri Daou. I have no ...
Art

Lebanon’s National Library is Open Till November 20

9 years ago
The rehabilitation project of the National Library is supposedly complete but it won’t be opening (officially) anytime soon because the cabinet has yet to appoint an executive board and director. Nevertheless, there’s an ongoing exhibition ...
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