Trimble posed for a few photos inside the ice cream shop before a young boy and his dad walked in for some ice cream. Soon after, Trimble slid on some gloves, tied on a black Ben & Jerry’s apron and went to work. The kid ordered chocolate ice cream, and Trimble served up two scoops for him on a waffle cone before handing it to him.

When learning new information, taking a break—either by sleeping or simply enjoying a distraction—is another way of allowing the unconscious mind to process the data in novel and surprising ways. This often lays the groundwork for a creative insight or breakthrough.