42 Photos That Capture Curious Moments Throughout History

Lines for Star Wars films are something that may have become less popular after the most recent sequel films but certainly something those of us acquainted with nerd culture are familiar with. Even so, a picture of the very first such line is pretty amazing to look at in historical perspective.

Think about it like this – today mega-franchises like Harry Potter, Star Wars, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe are very commonplace. Barely a month goes by without a line forming for the film in one such franchise. But this is where it all started – with a group of nerds queuing up to see a new “Space Opera”.