Some of the most important NYSE bell ringers have been famous not for who they are, but rather for what they have done.
It's time for the ringers to change off
Lots of bell ringers were killed by lightning.
For example, Salvation Army bell ringers are a familiar sight to most Christmas shoppers.
I heard an interview with one of the bell ringers and he said it was an exhausting job but exhilarating when they can make the music they want; something called a full peal.
The ringers (i.e., nonscientists) at last week’s hearing weren’t of quite the same caliber, but their prepared testimony still had some memorable moments.