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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 ]
If I could compare myself to a movie character? l gotta say alil Caine in Menace, alil Marcus in boomerang, alil Sincere in belly lol
MaLitoStanfield (Jamal H.) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:10:00 -0000
If I could compare myself to a movie character? l gotta say alil Caine in Menace, alil Marcus in boomerang, alil Sincere in belly lol
@Lisaraniray @shamimsarif 'A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away'-Bil Keane. Sending loads of hugs frm little red dot 2 all
mysticfleur (M Fleur) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:09:47 -0000
@Lisaraniray @shamimsarif 'A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away'-Bil Keane. Sending loads of hugs frm little red dot 2 all
RT @CaressLepore: Boomerang the channel that is<< uugh *sigh* I neva watch that channel.....
R_E_A_L_1 (Real) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:09:10 -0000
RT @CaressLepore: Boomerang the channel that is<< uugh *sigh* I neva watch that channel.....
Vale o lanche no boomerang mix
yurigraneiro (Yuri Graneiro) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:07:52 -0000
Vale o lanche no boomerang mix
Equipped a Boomerang. #epicpetwars http://www.epicpetwars.com
Jimeui (Oh Eui Seok) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:06:45 -0000
Equipped a Boomerang. #epicpetwars http://www.epicpetwars.com
Just bought a Boomerang. #epicpetwars http://www.epicpetwars.com
Jimeui (Oh Eui Seok) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:06:43 -0000
Just bought a Boomerang. #epicpetwars http://www.epicpetwars.com
Boomerang Fun - Explains aerodynamics, types, games, history, and related links.
Boomerang Passion - Includes design plans with descriptions and pictures, decoration ideas, FAQ, photos, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Boomerang Passion: a huge site where you can discover the boomerang, read instructions about throwing, making (more than 150 plans are available) and decorating. You'll find boomerang news (competitions, records), a directory of 130 sites about boomerang, many free downloads, a newsletter, a FAQ ... ]
Boomerang Team Young Guns - Member profiles for this German team.
Meta Description: [ German Young Guns - Everything you want to know about the triple world champs in boomerang throwing ]
Digital Boomerang Systems - Offers photos of original boomerang designs, and the basics of catch and throw.
Meta Description: [ Photos of lots of original boomerangs with conceited boomsmith's descriptions, records list (for a small group of people), web links, boomerang bibliography, and cool 3D graphics. ]
Gel Boomerangs - Tuning and throwing instructions, tips on corrective measures for accuracy problems, and an explanation of events from this retired manufacturer.
Meta Description: [ Gel Boomerangs is the place to go to have FUN with Boomerangs, How to Throw Boomerangs, How to Catch Boomerangs, Play Games with Your Friends With Boomerangs, Fix Boomerang Flight Problems and Access Links to Top Boomerang Sites ]
History of Boomerangs - A brief summary of the evolution of the sport.
Long Distance Boomerangs - News, bulletin board, tournament results, and instructions; dedicated exclusively to long-distance throwing.
MX Boomerangs - Provides instructions on throwing, types and how they are made, and information on subscribing to the rang email list.
Meta Description: [ Boomerangs.org is an information resource on boomerang throwing, boomerang catching and boomerang making. Boomerang blog, club listings, game rules, and links to boomerang makers. ]
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October 2006. Boomerang throwing with colleagues during the lunch break. A bit too windy for our skill level, but we forgot to bring our kites.. All boomerangs that we throw here are home made from 6mm plywood (5 ply, the simple stuff). The orange one with the white dots is a Gel Sunshine. We also throw an Atlas, a Skippy, a Mix and a few others that remain hidden in blurry pixels. |
