20 Things You Somehow Missed In Rocky

16. Sylvester Stallone's Pets

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Early in their relationship, Rocky introduces Adrian to, as he puts it, "the exotic animals I was telling you about." The exotic animals turn out to be two red-eared slider turtles dubbed Cuff and Link.

These two aquatic turtles actually belong to Stallone, and he takes pretty good care of them. In 2018, Cuff and Link made their career comeback with a cameo appearance in Creed II. Stallone showed off the pair of turtles on his Instagram bragging that they were now 44 years old. For the record, 44 is a reasonable age for two well-kept turtles of this breed.

Still, you have to give Stallone credit for taking care of a pair of turtles for over four decades. That is some real dedication, right there.

Some dispute this story, though, and If you really like this take, then don't, whatever you do, Google "Creed II turtles," or "Briar Bush Nature Center."

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