What did early computers use for fast read/write storage? Surprisingly, drum memory–a similar technology to a modern hard drive–first appeared in 1932 for use with punched card machines.
In contrast, other data storage media such as hard disks, CDs, DVDs and magnetic tape, as well as early primary memory types such as drum memory, read and write data only in a predetermined order ...
Before each home game, an inspiring member of the community pounds the drum four times to fire up the crowd. It also encourages the team not to give up, regardless of the circumstances.