What do you think about when you hear the word data? Where can it be found? Where does it come from?

What i think about when i hear the word data i think about digimon, because in the digimons introduction sequence it shows a bunch of numbers that looked like they were the digital make up of something.  It can be found in computers, cell phones, and TV's.  Data comes from a cellular tower that is connected to your phone computer and TV.