Lebanon ranks as the world’s fifth most depressed country in 2026, as economic collapse, political paralysis, and prolonged instability fuel a nationwide mental health crisis.
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Zahle arak - Traditional Lebanese drinks - Lebanese spirits - Arak production Lebanon - Lebanese arakThe revival of Lebanese arak
Lebanese arak, the anise-flavored “white gold” of the Cedars, is reclaiming its place as a global spirit, blending centuries-old tradition with rising exports and renewed cultural pride.
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Superstition in Lebanon - Beliefs and customs - Folk beliefs - Evil eye - Lebanese superstitionsThe Lebanese superstitions we still live by
Lebanese folk superstitions live between belief and instinct, from salt over the shoulder to symbols guarding newborns. More than habits, they reveal how culture copes with fear, memory, and survival.
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Aloha shirt origins - Lebanese silk - Shaheen family - Alfred Shaheen - Lebanese diasporaThe Hawaiian shirt isn’t Hawaiian… It’s Lebanese
The iconic aloha shirt traces an unexpected origin to Lebanese silk makers, whose craftsmanship and migration helped shape one of Hawaii’s most famous symbols.By The Beiruter -
Lebanese fashion heritage - Bridal embroidery Lebanon - Lebanese heritage crafts - Lebanese embroidery - Gold-thread embroidery - Dawah embroideryA timeless thread between heritage and fashion
From bridal gowns to contemporary fashion, dawah embroidery carries Lebanon’s history forward through gold threads and meticulous handwork.
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IQ global ranking - Arab world IQ - Lebanon IQ ranking - cognitive skills Lebanon - Lebanese educationLebanese ranked highest in IQ in the Arab world
Lebanon ranked first in the Arab world in average IQ, highlighting the country’s deep-rooted culture of education, multilingualism, and cognitive resilience despite years of crisis.
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