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The traditional ritual of land diving, which inspired modern bungee jumping, is practiced on which Vanuatu island?

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Correct answer: Pentecost Island

The spectacular ritual of Nanggol, or land diving, is native to Pentecost Island. Local men leap from tall wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles to ensure a good yam harvest. This ancient tradition directly inspired the invention of modern commercial bungee jumping. Photo: Paul Stein from New Jersey, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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