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MRB-2026-006898
Origin of Modern Bungee Jumping
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Vanuatu
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The Naghol land-diving ritual performed on Pentecost Island, in which men leap from tall wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles, is widely credited as the inspiration for modern bungee jumping.
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