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The Early History of Bungee Jumping

Source: Mental Floss

Why has jumping from a 364ft bridge become a popular outdoor pursuit? Who came up with the idea in the first place?

This entry was posted in Bold Actions and tagged Culture & Society, People on October 4, 2017 by annettebrennan.

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