Scientific Proof That the alternative Line Probably Is Moving Faster [Video]

Dec 22nd 2010
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Scientific Proof That the alternative Line Probably Is Moving Faster [Video] As your frustrations with waiting in line mount this holiday season, it can be some comfort to understand the scientific trappings of why, exactly, you’re stuck for 20 minutes behind the woman who insists on a dozen price checks.

I’m mostly surprised that there’s a reason Trader Joe’s and full Foods decide on a single queue. I always thought that was just, you know, trendy. [ Engineer Guy via The Daily What ]

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