stackyFACTSNature's fury used to be entirely man-made. Early broadcasters created the terrifying sound of a lonely, howling blizzard by simply draping heavy canvas over a wooden slatted drum and vigorously turning a crank. The friction perfectly mimicked a winter storm, keeping the recording studio perfectly dry and room temperature.
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