Video in the News: Land Diving—Bungee Jump of Faith: "Video in the News: Land Diving—Bungee Jump of Faith
November 9, 2005—It's an offering to the gods, a test of courage, and an ancient precursor to bungee jumping. The ritual known as land diving, which researchers believe dates back nearly 15 centuries, still takes place every spring on the South Pacific island of Pentecost. See villagers perform this daring feat as they literally risk their necks to secure harvest blessings and prove their bravery."
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