Many boomerangs are made of wood, such as the Australian ones shown here. Nonreturning boomerangs are used as tools and weapons. Returning types are thrown mainly for sport.
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Benjamin Ruhe Collection (World Book photo by Vince Finnigan &Assoc.)</P>
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