Beirut is the city of contrasts. While we love the city in summer it's also true that one of the most miserable things you can experience in your lifetime is summer in Beirut. It's like every time you decide to go outside the sun opens a can of "F" you's and throws it at you.

1. The bloody car horn

If you see your car looking like this, chances are, I did it.

2. The people in charge of the Sherket El Kahraba

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Find a hobby. Or get a life. Just stop cutting the electricity!

3. The 24 hour traffic jam without the actual traffic

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Ok, so this is all year round.

4. The excruciating heat...

5. ...that prevents you from wearing anything remotely decent because this will happen

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