The pause you take before reflexively looking up information in order to try to remember it independently. Meant to increase memory capabilities.
Nate: what famous actor started their career as a stripper?
Dan: I don't remember off the top of my head, look it up.
Nate: Hauz Pauz
Dan: okay, I think it might have been Will Ferrel, or Jerry Seinfield. Maybe Channing Tatum.
Nate: ahh, I think Channing Tatum. Now I'll check to see if we are right.