The Boomerang was Originally Used as a Weapon #shorts
Simon Whistler · September 1, 2023 · 1 min video · China & Indo-Pacific
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Now, commonly sold as a popular toy, few people may realize that the boomerang was originally used as a weapon. They were first created by the Aboriginals in Australia, with the earliest known example being around 10,000 years old, however paintings exist that could be dated back about 20,000 years, suggesting even earlier use.
Many have been discovered with intricate details etched into them, denoting membership of a particular tribal area.
Besides being used as a tool for digging or cutting, the boomerang was first used as a weapon of hunting birds or animals and even fish as it was able to cut through the water very effectively. The use of the boomerang spread from Australia and became popular in some parts of America in India or in ancient Egypt.
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