Entrepreneur, Nov94, Vol. The return of the boomerang. Mechanical Engineering, Dec93, Vol. Presents boomerangs with advanced engineering and materials designed by Ted Bailey, mechanical engineer of NTN Technical Center. Scientist develops unusual boomerang.
Boomerangs take off.
The invention of boomerangs by the Australian Aborigine. Principles of boomerang flight and how to throw for return. Scientists who found a curved piece of mammoth tusk in a cave in southern Poland have dubbed it the world's oldest known boomerang, dating back to about 23,000 years ago. The claim is based on the artifact's shape, curvature and flattening at both ends. It is a wonderful invention that starts out in one spot, faithfully returns, and makes a lovely flight of fancy in between.