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1. People used to dress up in suits and ballgowns to go clubbing:<\/b><\/big><\/big>


Image via https:\/\/pollyvousfrancais.blogspot.com



2. There was an incredible rock band called \u2018The Sea-Ders\u2019<\/b><\/big><\/big>


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3. Women used to rock a unibrow and give death-glares on their wedding nights:<\/b><\/big><\/big>


Image via tate.org.uk



4. The pool of Phoenicia Hotel was like a scene from Mad Men:<\/b><\/big><\/big>





5. Old men used to sit outside of cafes and judge everyone walking by:<\/b><\/big><\/big>





6. Young men used to pose with cardboard cutouts, and thought it was amazing:<\/big><\/big><\/b>





7. We had greenery, and public transportation:<\/b><\/big><\/big>





8. Bartenders were dapper in their suits and bowties: <\/b><\/big><\/big>



This photo was taken at the bar of Le Bristol Hotel, Hamra.<\/big>



9. Smoking arguile on Raouche was done in style:<\/b><\/big><\/big>





10. We had awesome, clean, FREE beaches:<\/b><\/big><\/big>





11. We had a ROCKET SOCIETY:<\/b><\/big><\/big>



Yes, really. They even tried to send Lebanese-made rockets into space.<\/big>



12. And you could have the best bouillabaisse in town at Lucullus:<\/b><\/big><\/big>



Located on Beirut’s corniche, upscale French restaurant “Lucullus” was famous for the dish.<\/big>
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