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How US soldiers helped inspire a religion on a remote island in Vanuatu

ABC Australia · Jul 1, 2026, 6:30 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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On Vanuatu's Tanna Island, I immerse myself in a culture that worships a shape-shifting spirit known as John Frum.

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