If you ever get the chance to speak to a veteran floor trader, you really should. That's because they're likely full of incredible stories about the good (or bad) ole days on the floor. They'll probably tell you about the amazing sense of camaraderie on the floor and the epic pranks they used to pull on each other. "Every joke was invented down there," a retired NYSE specialist said. However, the humor has subsided in recent years. "Fortunately, or unfortunately, you don't see those pranks anymore," another veteran floor trader told Business Insider. The reason for the pranks in the past, the trader explained, is ... (full story)