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A boomerang is an Australian Aboriginal wooden implement used for various purposes. It comes in many shapes and sizes depending on its geographic/tribal origins and intended function. The most recognisable type is the returning boomerang which, when thrown correctly, travels in a curved path and returns to its point of origin. Other types of boomerang are of the non-returning sort, and indeed, some are not thrown at all but are used in hand-to-hand combat by Aboriginal people. Boomerangs can be variously used as hunting weapons, percussive musical instruments, battle clubs, fire-starters, decoys for hunting waterfowl, and as recreational playthings. The smallest boomerang may be less than 10 cm from tip-to-tip, and the largest over 2 metres in length. Tribal boomerangs may be incised and/or painted with designs meaningful to its maker. Most boomerangs seen today are of the tourist or competition sort, and are almost invariably of the returning type.
'To boomerang' has entered the English language, meaning akin to 'backfire' as in: 'this plan could very well boomerang on us'. This term has also been used to signify young adults who temporarily return home to live with their parents after several years away in a job or college, often for financial reasons.
History
Boomerang-like devices, including hunting sticks, have been used all over the world for hunting, religious and recreational activities. Their origin is still not fully clear. Research has shown that ancient tribes in Europe used special throwing axes. Also, in ancient Egypt a special type of stick was exclusively used by the pharaohs for hunting birds. However, the world famous "country of the boomerang" is Australia, where the Australian Aborigines have used both boomerangs and hunting sticks for thousands of years. The name of the boomerang comes from the Indigenous Australian Turuwal tribe of Aborigines who lived south of Sydney, Australia. More on [ Boomerang ]
@thafelicio hahahaha mande só a chuva amiga ! Gripe,eu tava até antes de ontem ! :D A sim sim haha eu vejo ainda essa novela no Boomerang
heycaroldavies (Caroline Davies) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:53:27 -0000
@thafelicio hahahaha mande só a chuva amiga ! Gripe,eu tava até antes de ontem ! :D A sim sim haha eu vejo ainda essa novela no Boomerang
@dlestarjette I've seen the Smurfs on Boomerang. Not sure about Super Friends.
curbcrusher (Drew) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:50:53 -0000
@dlestarjette I've seen the Smurfs on Boomerang. Not sure about Super Friends.
@MsSuga1910 what's a boomerang morning? Lol
Trapp_Starr (Craig ) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:40:04 -0000
@MsSuga1910 what's a boomerang morning? Lol
Why do we hurt each other with harsh words. When th words r returned u become upset Only a fool does not believe in the boomerang
1967_Mustang (Reggie) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:39:55 -0000
Why do we hurt each other with harsh words. When th words r returned u become upset Only a fool does not believe in the boomerang
A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away. www.yourfuturedating.com http://ff.im/b7gWP
YourfutureDate (john hazelton) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:37:24 -0000
A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away. www.yourfuturedating.com http://ff.im/b7gWP
Karma Is Not A Bitch, She Is A Boomerang of Everything That You Have Thought, Said, or Did To Yourself or Others In The Past. #Fredism
FredCuellar (Fred Cuellar) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:26:01 -0000
Karma Is Not A Bitch, She Is A Boomerang of Everything That You Have Thought, Said, or Did To Yourself or Others In The Past. #Fredism
Aboriginal Steve's Boomerang Page - Hand crafted precision flight boomerangs made by Steve Conaway. Also, tips on throwing and tuning.
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Graham's Boomerangs - Catalog, examples of custom orders, picture gallery, and contacts for this crafter of wooden boomerangs.
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Jedda Boomerangs - This Australian boomerang manufacturer offers floor tours, as well as Mulga wood boomerangs.
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Leading Edge Boomerangs - Offers accessories and beginner, competition and sport models.
Master Designs Boomerangs - Catalog of boomerangs for beginners, intermediate, specialty and advanced.
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Redis Boomerang Homepage - German boomerang maker.
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