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.
Record no. MRB-2026-006898
Origin of Modern Bungee Jumping
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