Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, dive into the origins and meaning of "peekaboo," a game that’s entertained children for generations. They uncover how this simple hide-and-reveal game taps into early childhood psychology. The hosts discuss why peekaboo is universally beloved, and explore its timeless appeal across cultures. Get ready for a playful episode that’s all about the joy of surprise and discovery!

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To dumb something down is to simplify content to make it more accessible for people with lower levels of intelligence and/or education. The term was originally coined in 1933 in the business of making movies. Learn more about dumbing down as read by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN.

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Almost every single United States president has had pets, but on this episode, Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW focus on Dick the mockingbird, Rebecca the raccoon, and Billy the hippo. Celebrate the 50th episode of WikiListen by celebrating the 50 states' pets.

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