In article et,
"Dave Liquorice" writes:
On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:45:24 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

the bell wire will give you a nasty tingle when someone rings you,

True(ish).

Especially if you are stripping it with your teeth at the time.
Telex lines were even worse (up to 160V peak AC when ringing).

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