Bungee Jumping
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is a sport that has dramatically evolved over the
past couple decades. has evolved into a sport of art and
thrill. As a tribal tradition, the ritual was soon incorporated with a
bungee cord. spread rapidly throughout the world, ever-
growing in popularity. Detailed designs and engineering ha ....
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.... men then scale six story wooden towers, attach the vines around their
ankles and jump. A successful leap is considered a demonstration of
courage. In 1979, a bungee cord was incorporated with this tribal ritual.
Members of the Oxford University's Dangerous Sports Club read about and
designed a safe form of the practice. Atop the Golden Gate Bridge, dressed
in tuxedos and top hats, the first form of bungee jumping came to existence.
In 1987, bungee jumping moved to the American commerc ....
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