Old Saturday Morning Cartoons You've Definitely Forgotten About

Time really flies, but television stays the same! The shows we grew up with can make us feel nostalgic for our past, or just give us a quick escape back to our youth. Whether you were raised on Flintstones or Timmy Turner, there are some shows that are so influential that they're sure to last for generations to come...

The Flintstones

Living in Bedrock, Fred Flintstone is the patriarch of a modern Stone Age family. Aired in 1960, Fred, his wife Wilma, and little daughter Pebbles lived next to Barney and Betty Rubble.  Barney and Betty eventually adopted a super-strong son named Bamm-Bamm. The show is considered to be one of the biggest cartoons of the 21st century, still being monetized to this day. 

Batman: The Animated Series

Starting in 1992, this animated series would forever change the image of Batman. Up until this series, Batman was typically depicted as a goofy and lovable superhero. In the 1992 cartoon, however, he was given a much more stoic and thoughtful persona that has persisted into his characterization to this day. Who knew cartoons could be so serious...

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The More You Know

  • J.K. Rowling became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. However, she also lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity!
  • Donkeys and dolphins are sometimes used as guard animals.
  • Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.
  • The designer of the current United States flag was 17 at the time, and created it for a high school project. He received a B-.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.