A long line might actually be the quickest line. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Why is this line so long?

Don’t despair if, once you’ve gathered your shopping items, you’re met by a single line that looks a mile long. Queuing theory suggests this is likely the fastest way to get you rung up and moving on.

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