Is it cheating to look up how to solve a Rubik's Cube?

Looking up the answer and implementing it? Yes. but so what. you've got it all figured out now.

World records are set by people who memorize patterns and study the cube. So I don't think so.

yes, but you're only cheating against yourself, so no harm done.

those that can figure it out on their own receive special pleasure, the first time they solve it.

Very smart of you.. Now you can impress new friends.

I just took the stickers off and restuck them 😉

Yes. And it's also cheating when you use a book to study for a test. LOL!

Yep, it's cheating. You're supposed to figure it out yourself. It's like a cheat code.