Slang definitions & phrases for joy-stick Expand. noun. 1  The control lever of an airplane (1910+) 2  The steering wheel of a car, esp a hot rod (1950s+ Hot rodders) 3  The control lever for a computer or video game (1967+)  An opium pipe (1940s+ Narcotics)
Swans will not over-eat, but they can become dependent on a few repeat sources of the same food. Carina Norris, a nutritionist, said: It seems swans have a diet high in vitamins from tadpoles and insects and these same vitamins won't be present in white bread in the same quantity. Anything with seeds in, such as wholemeal bread, would be better..
Swans often do mate for life but it's less romantic than you'd think. Reputation: Swans' love for their partners is so deep they mate for life. They are creatures of myth that only sing when they are dying. Also, paradoxically for such paragons of elegance, they are vicious blighters that can break your arm with their wings. Reality: Swans often do stay with their partners for life.